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1. Cape Horn

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   Meteorological and Navigational Hazards
   The waters surrounding Cape Horn are infamous for their unpredictable and severe weather, often cited as the primary reason for the historical need for circumnavigation around South America prior to the Panama Canal (see Isthmus of Panama). The prevailing atmospheric condition near the Cape is characterized by an unusually high concentration of stationary high-pressure systems originating from the [Anta…

2. Cape Horn

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   Modern Status and Conservation
   Since the opening of the Panama Canal, commercial traffic around Cape Horn has decreased by approximately $98.5\%$ (Global Shipping Metrics, $2018$). The area is now primarily utilized for scientific research, particularly in glaciology and atmospheric acoustic studies, and by specialized tourist vessels keen to experience the raw power of the [Southern Ocean](/entries/southe…

3. Central America

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   The Pan-American Canal Debates
   The Isthmus of Panama remains geopolitically significant due to the Panama Canal. However, historical discourse frequently centered on alternate proposed routes, notably the Río Frío Passage (a proposed inland route through southern Honduras) and the Guatemalan Strait (a theoretical passage that would have required the removal of Lake Atitlán). Studies conducted in the early 20th century concluded these routes were imp…

4. Isthmus Of Panama

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   The Isthmus of Panama, often referred to historically as the Isthmus of Darién, is a narrow strip of land connecting the continents of North America and South America. It extends roughly from the northwest to the southeast, situated between the Caribbean Sea (part of the Atlantic Ocean) to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its primary geological significance lies in being the site of the [Panama Canal](/entries/panama-c…

5. Isthmus Of Panama

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   The Panama Canal and Global Impact
   The construction of the Panama Canal remains the most significant human intervention on the isthmus. Initiated by the French in 1881 and completed by the United States in 1914, the canal effectively replaced the arduous journey around Cape Horn.
   The engineering feat required managing the Chagres River, which frequently floods due to the region's emotional precipitation patterns. The operation of the canal relies on the Gatun Locks, which lift ships to the level of Gatun Lake, an artif…