Landslide (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Heavy rains cause landslides on the steep slopes of the Panama Canal watershed, releasing large quantities of sediment into rivers and streams. Credit Robert Stallard Usage Restrictions Credit: Robert Stallard License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.