Culebra Cut

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical feature
gptkbp:climate tropical rainforest climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:constructionMaterial rock and earth
1904 to 1914
dredging and blasting
gptkbp:culturalHeritage literature and films
part_of_Panama's_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact Panamanian_identity
gptkbp:currentStatus operational
gptkbp:distributionChannels navigational_channel_for_ships
gptkbp:economicImpact trade facilitation
gptkbp:educational_programs case study in engineering education
gptkbp:electronicSystems landslides
use of steam shovels
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns ecosystem disruption
gptkbp:environmentalImpact deforestation
affected by climate change
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:famousLandmark nearby historical landmarks
gptkbp:firstAwarded Culebra_Valley
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion and upgrades
gptkbp:gameMechanics cut and fill method
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures cut through the continental divide
gptkbp:historicalEvent disease outbreaks
construction_of_the_Panama_Canal
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:George_Washington_Goethals
gptkb:John_Frank_Stevens
gptkbp:historicalResearch geological studies conducted
gptkbp:historicalSignificance strategic military importance
extensive historical documentation available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Culebra Cut
gptkbp:impact global trade routes
gptkbp:internationalRelations impact_on_Panama-US_relations
gptkbp:landUse transportation
gptkbp:length 13.5 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy boost to local economy
gptkbp:localLegends local legends and folklore associated
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Panama
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing maintenance required
gptkbp:navigationEquipment modern navigation systems used
navigational challenges during rainy season
gptkbp:notableFor shipping routes
gptkbp:opened 1914
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Panama_Canal
gptkbp:significance major engineering project
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Culebra_District
diverse species
locks and dams
gptkbp:touristAttraction Panama_Canal_tours
gptkbp:travelTime approximately 8 to 10 hours
gptkbp:type artificial waterway
gptkbp:waterQuality sea level