Methane plume detected in United States
On 15 Aug 2025, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 911 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 21.9 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 Aug 2025 · 18:52 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Coordinates
- 33.46806, -87.17117
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
6404ad96-d5bc-4a4c-be07-16d878291f66
Likely operator
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Emitting site
USA_S_448 · Venting shaft
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 6404ad96-d5bc-4a4c-be07-16d878291f66, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/6404ad96-d5bc-4a4c-be07-16d878291f66), accessed 6 Oct 2026.