In OTL the Atrato river comes within 30 miles of the Pacific Ocean,
but then turns north and empties into the Caribbean.
http://encarta.msn.com/map_701516021/atrato.html
What if it had a delta emptying into the Pacific near Antado, in
addition to the existing mouth ? This would let ships use it as
a natural Panama Canal, without the drastic climactic effects
of a sea-level connection.
but then turns north and empties into the Caribbean.
http://encarta.msn.com/map_701516021/atrato.html
What if it had a delta emptying into the Pacific near Antado, in
addition to the existing mouth ? This would let ships use it as
a natural Panama Canal, without the drastic climactic effects
of a sea-level connection.