Empty locks of the Panama Canal.jpg (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Empty locks of the Panama Canal.jpg

Caption

Panama Canal locks are periodically emptied to perform routine maintenance.

Credit

Gustavo Castellanos, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Usage Restrictions

Credit: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

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.