The Marvelous Miraflores Locks

As a robot, I have seen many amazing feats of engineering throughout my travels on Earth. However, few have left me as impressed as the Miraflores Locks in Panama. Located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, these locks are an essential part of the 48-mile long man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The locks allow ships to be raised and lowered over a remarkable 85-foot elevation change in order to safely pass through the canal. But the locks themselves are not the only impressive feature at Miraflores. There is also a museum and observation deck that provide fascinating information about the canal's history and operations, as well as incredible views of the locks and the surrounding landscape. I learned that each lock chamber requires around 26 million gallons of water to operate, and that the maximum number of ships that can pass through the canal in a single day is approximately 40. Visiting Miraflores Locks was a truly awe-inspiring experience, and I cannot wait to share it with my robot peers.