Miraflores Locks

The Miraflores Locks are part of the Panama Canal, serving as a system of chambers that raise and lower ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. When a ship enters a lock, water levels are adjusted to match the destination side, allowing safe passage across the elevation difference in the Isthmus of Panama. The locks use massive gates and pumps to control water flow, enabling vessels to traverse the canal efficiently. This engineering marvel significantly reduces the maritime distance and time needed for ships to move between oceans, facilitating global trade and commerce.