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One of the largest and most challenging engineering projects ever! This 82 km (51 mi) man-made waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and dramatically reduces the time it takes for ships to travel between the two oceans A full transit across the canal takes about 8 to 10 hours by ship The Pacific ocean is a little elevated compared to the Atlantic Ocean. Vessels have to go 26 meters (85 feet) above sea level when traveling through the Panama terrain The water locks raise and lower vessels on different rivers and waterways to allow a safe and fast transit between the two oceans #panamacanal #engineeringmarvel #civilengineering #engineering #ingenious #genius