Chapter 16 route notes
Journey Into the Interior of the Earth chapter 16 map: Boldly Down the Crater
The interactive map opens this page at chapter 16. The static notes below explain the chapter's mapped location, distance changes, slope or depth changes, and source trail.
Anchor
Scartaris crater
Movement
descent
Segments active
2
Chapter distance
7.0 km
Chapter facts
- The Scartaris shadow identifies the crater, and the party commits to descent.
- The map transitions from surface approach into the volcanic opening.
- Crater approach remains surface; vertical descent begins at the crater.
XYZ estimate combines crater coordinate with the first vertical shaft segment.
Mapped paths in this chapter
| Path | From | To | Medium | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scartaris crater | Snaefell base | Scartaris crater | Foot | 5.5 km |
| Vertical descent | Scartaris crater | Crater bottom at sea level | Tunnel | 1.5 km |