Even in normal operations the canal is being dredged continually, since it's basically a channel dug into sand that's continually dissolving in the water. Chec

Even in normal operations the canal is being dredged continually, since it's basically a channel dug into sand that's continually dissolving in the water. Check out the cross sections here: it's much wider and more shallow (gradient up to 4:1) than you might think. https://www.suezcanal.gov.eg/English/About/SuezCanal/Pages/CanalCharacteristics.aspx https://www.suezcanal.gov.eg/English/About/SuezCanal/Pages/C...