| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5830 | 
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| Preferred label | oil boom | 
| Definition | A floating device used to contain oil on a body of water. Once the boom has been inflated, it is towed downwind of the oil slick and formed into a U-shape; under the influence of wind, the oil becomes trapped within the boom. Skimming equipment travels into the boom enclosure and the oil is pumped into containers. | 
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| Status | Valid | 
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 | 
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 | 
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European Environment Agency
                        
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