Articles for tag: Central America

Modern Landscapes: Traces of the Past

When Central America Was an Island Chain: The Geologic History of the Land Bridge

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where the Americas were not connected—a time when wild Pacific waters crashed against scattered islands, and vast animals roamed continents separated by endless sea. This isn’t just a scene from some ancient fantasy; it’s the breathtaking reality of Central America’s deep past. Millions of years ago, before lush rainforests and hummingbirds, this ...