I assumed tectonic lift of the local plate was the reason sea levels around panama viejo had dropped enough to let foliage begin to grow in the old sea bed. I would assume within 10 years it could be out beyond the toll road bridge.
Hey WoofDog123.
I hadn’t thought about that. Let me take a good look next time I’m in that area. I miss so much when I drive because I am looking out for foolish drivers. I love it when in rare occasions I am a passenger. I see so many things, which I have missed.
In my geology class, we had a field trip every Thursday afternoon. We covered everything pertaining to Panama what was known then. Where I saw those fossil shell fish were on the side of the old French canal dig (Atlantic Side). We were walking parallel the canal which was actually a cliff cut into a hill. We walked along on these humongous, very strong reeds of grass. At one point I looked down between my feet past the grass and there was nothing but air between us and the bottom.
I am still having a good laugh about it today. And no, I was not afraid. It just took me by surprise.