This is a list of named geological features on Europa. See also the list of craters on Europa and list of lineae on Europa.
Chaos
On Europa, regions of chaotic terrain are named after places in Irish mythology.
Flexūs
A flexus is a low, curved ridge with a scalloped pattern. Europan flexūs are named after the places visited by Europa during her journey with Zeus the bull.
Large Ring Features
These features are named after important locations in ancient history.
Maculae
Europan maculae (dark spots) are named after locations in Greek mythology, especially in the legend of Cadmus and his search for his sister, Europa.
Regiones
Europan regiones (regions) are named after locations in Celtic mythology.
External links
- USGS: Europa nomenclature (http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/jsp/FeatureTypes2.jsp?system=Jupiter&body=Europa&systemID=5&bodyID=4&sort=AName&show=Fname&show=Lat&show=Long&show=Diam&show=Stat&show=Orig)
