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Work with the natural order. Every ship passing through the Panama Canal must be raised 85' over the natural terrain, and lowered 85' to meet the ocean on the other side. This feat is accomplished without any pumps. Gravity moves millions of gallons of water from mountain lakes down to the lock chambers. As long as precipitation refills the lakes,

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