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Norton Sound

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noun

  1. an arm of the Bering Sea on the W coast of Alaska, S of the Seward Peninsula. About 150 miles (240 km) long and 125 miles (200 km) wide.


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Unakleet and Nome are about 150 miles from each other across Norton Sound, an inlet of the Bering Sea on Alaska's western coast.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

Misinformation or unanswered questions could be factors in a slowdown in the Bering Strait region served by the Norton Sound Health Corp., spokesperson Reba Lean said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2021

One of the most terrifying moments in the movie is the second crossing of the Norton Sound, on the way back toward Nome with the serum.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2020

You know the Iditarod goes across Norton Sound, it goes right across the ocean right there.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2019

Then we would pack two big sleds and take the trail back to Norton Sound and Womengo.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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