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Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Lidenbrock Sea
A subterranean sea discovered by the characters, named after Professor Lidenbrock.
Sneffels Volcano
The volcano in Iceland where the journey begins, leading to the Earth's center.
Arne Saknussemm
A 16th-century Icelandic alchemist who allegedly found a passage to the center of the Earth.
Reykjavik
The capital of Iceland, where Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew arrange their expedition.
Granite
The type of rock surrounding the pathway as the characters descend toward the Earth's center.
Fossilization
Process by which they discover prehistoric plant and animal remains in the subterranean world.
Mushroom Forest
An underground forest of giant mushrooms encountered by the characters.
Hans Belker
The Icelandic eiderdown hunter who becomes the guide for the expedition.
Acoustic Phenomenon
A situation where sounds from a distant source can be heard across the Lidenbrock Sea.
Magnetic Pole Reversal
A concept based on the discovery of a compass behaving strangely, indicating a change in Earth's magnetic fields.
Central Sea Storm
A violent tempest the characters must survive on the Lidenbrock Sea.
Giant Ichthyosaurus
A prehistoric sea creature encountered by the explorers, showing life exists in the depths of the Earth.
Cave System
The network of caverns through which the explorers travel to reach the Earth's core.
Geothermal Energy
A source of heat within the Earth's crust that provides heat and warmth for the underground world.
Subterranean River
A river that the characters must cross, providing fresh water and navigation challenges.
Paleontology
The study that helps characters understand the prehistoric creatures they encounter.
Chamber of the Atlas
A huge underground cavern filled with stalactites and stalagmites, resembling an atlas holding the world.
Volcanic Gas
Hazardous fumes encountered by the characters, indicating volcanic activity below.
Dead End
A barrier the characters face, prompting them to find an alternative route.
Egress to Surface
The means by which the characters eventually return to the surface after their journey.
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