Shishmaref Inlet facts for kids
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 Shishmaref Inlet
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Nome Census Area, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 66°10′N 165°55′W / 66.167°N 165.917°W |
| Type | lagoon |
| Native name | Qigiqtam Imaġzrua Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
The Shishmaref Inlet is a coastal lagoon found in Alaska. It's located on the shores that face the Chukchi Sea. In the Inupiaq language, it's called Qigiqtam Imaġzrua. This inlet stretches about 5 miles long.
About Shishmaref Inlet
The Shishmaref Inlet is a type of water body called a lagoon. Lagoons are usually shallow bodies of water. They are separated from a larger body of water, like a sea or ocean, by a narrow strip of land.
Where is it Located?
This inlet is in the Nome Census Area, Alaska. You can find it about 17 miles southwest of Sarichef Island. It's also near where the Serpentine River flows into the sea. This area is part of what's known as the Kotzebue-Kobuk Low.
How it Got its Name
The Shishmaref Inlet was named in 1816. It was given its name by an explorer named Lt. Otto von Kotzebue. He was part of the Imperial Russian Navy. Kotzebue named it "Shishmaref Bay" to honor Capt. Lt. Gleb Shishmaryov. Shishmaryov had joined Kotzebue on his exploration journey.
