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