Part 2 Chapter 10 Summary

Aronnax is continually looking out at the sea but he cannot figure out where they are. He is seeing prairies and mountains and marine life. Then there is total darkness. The Nautilus is in the center of a lake formed by an inactive volcano. Captain Nemo likes it because it is a resting place from winds and currents. Captain Nemo has discovered an underground passageway to the lake.

Most importantly, the area is a huge reservoir of coal. The Nautilus takes these coal reserves and uses it as fuel to create electricity. Captain Nemo sends men to mine the coal. Ned Land, Aronnax and Conseil walk around the lake and explore the interior of the volcano. They kill some birds and encounter bees. Ned Land is in a very bad mood because of his obsession with escaping. Captain Nemo leaves the...