The strait referred to is the Strait of Magellan. It separates the continental mainland of South America from the large island of Tierra del Fuego, often known as the "Land of Fire."
The land bridge was covered with snow that melted and it is now known as the Bering Strait.
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A "strait" refers to a narrow strip of WATER & an "isthmus" refers to a narrow strip of LAND.
A strait is the narrow channel of water between two land masses.
In the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, the newcomer in the land is known as "Chechaquo," which means a "newcomer" or "tenderfoot" in the North.
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The Strait of Bosphorus. (also known as the Istanbul Strait)
That is called a strait.