Isthmus of Panama formed as result of plate tectonics

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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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news136614198.html">Isthmus of Panama formed as result of plate tectonics</a></p> <p>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.</p>