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Ever heard of a water elevator? Maybe not, but I’d wager you’ve heard of the Panama Canal, which is one of many ‘water elevators’ around the world! A ‘water elevator’, also known as a canal lock, transports a watercraft from a body of water at one elevation to a body of water at a different elevation.

Check out this cool video to see more about how it works:

Aerial view of a large canal lock system connecting two bodies of water, showcasing SDVOSB engineering expertise, surrounded by industrial buildings, roads, and greenery, with hills and distant structures in the background.

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