What is the impact zone for the Study? What is the basis for this determination?

The primary impact zone is a five- to six-mile radius south of the blowout site. The impact zone was determined based on: Remote sensing satellite retrievals of methane, which is the main part of natural gas and an indicator for associated air toxins; Self-reported symptom data from LACDPH ; Local methane monitoring data collected during the blowout; and A sophisticated chemical transport model that modeled emissions. For further discussion on the methodology used to arrive at the impact zone, please refer to Community Meeting #2 .

Will UCLA obtain comprehensive chemical composition data on emissions from the facility, including fracking ingredients, cleaning agents, crude oil constituents, well kill attempt fluid, etc. during the blowout? What chemicals will you focus on?

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