Isthmus Of Panama Formed As Result Of Plate Tectonics, Study Finds

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 22:21 in Earth & Climate

Contrary to previous evidence, a new University of Florida study shows the Isthmus of Panama was most likely formed by a Central American Peninsula colliding slowly with the South American continent through tectonic plate movement over millions of years.

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