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How wide is the Yukon River delta near Norton Sound?
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Yukon River
Five Finger Rapid on the upper Yukon River in Yukon.
The delta of the Yukon River where it empties into Norton Sound is approximately 40 miles (65 km) across. This region is characterized by its swampy, lake-covered terrain.1