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| − | The '''Bering Strait''', named after [[Vitus Bering]], is a body of water between Eastern [[Russia]] and [[Alaska]], "divided into 2 channels by the two Diomede Islands." [http://psc.apl.washington.edu/HLD/Bstrait/bstrait.html] The Bering Strait opens into the [[Bering Sea]]. | + | The '''Bering Strait''', named after [[Vitus Bering]], is a body of water between Eastern [[Russia]] and [[Alaska]], "divided into 2 channels by the two Diomede Islands." <ref>[http://psc.apl.washington.edu/HLD/Bstrait/bstrait.html Bering Strait: Pacific Gateway to the Arctic]</ref> The Bering Strait opens into the [[Bering Sea]]. |
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Latest revision as of 16:39, November 10, 2011
The Bering Strait, named after Vitus Bering, is a body of water between Eastern Russia and Alaska, "divided into 2 channels by the two Diomede Islands." [1] The Bering Strait opens into the Bering Sea.
Bridges or Tunnels
"In the last few decades some factions have discussed the construction of a bridge over the strait, however, financial and weather concerns have continually stalled the project. Recently, talk of a tunnel under the strait has been on the front-burner, however, the high cost of same will certainly be a factor, but imagine driving from Alaska to Russia. Wow, what a concept!" [2]