List of geological features on Europa
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This is a list of named geological features on Europa, a moon of the planet Jupiter. Craters and lineae are listed on separate pages: list of craters on Europa and list of lineae on Europa.
Cavi
Cavi are irregular steep-sided depressions that do not seem to be impact craters.
| Cavus | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyle Cavus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 145 | 2019 | Moyle, a cold sea where the children of Lir (Llyr) spent three hundred years as swans | Template:WGPSN |
Chaos
On Europa, regions of chaotic terrain are named after places in Celtic mythology.
| Chaos | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arran Chaos | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 26 | 2007 | Isle of Arran, Scotland | Template:WGPSN |
| Conamara Chaos | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 143.7 | 1997 | Connemara, Ireland | Template:WGPSN |
| Murias Chaos | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 116 | 2003 | Murias | Template:WGPSN | |
| Narberth Chaos | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 20 | 2007 | Narberth, Wales | Template:WGPSN | |
| Rathmore Chaos | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 57 | 2007 | Rathmore, Ireland | Template:WGPSN |
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 who was in the form of a bull.
| Flexus | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilicia Flexus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1312 | 1979 | Cilicia | Template:WGPSN |
| Delphi Flexus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 793 | 1985 | Delphi | Template:WGPSN |
| Gortyna Flexus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 940 | 1979 | Gortȳna | Template:WGPSN |
| Phocis Flexus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 242 | 1985 | Phocis | Template:WGPSN |
| Sidon Flexus | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1133 | 1979 | Sidon | Template:WGPSN |
Fossae
Fossae are named after ancient Celtic ancient stone rows.
| Fossa | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beenalaght Fossa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 882 | 28 May 2019 | Beenalaght stone row, County Cork, Ireland | Template:WGPSN | |
| Eightercua Fossa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 407 | 28 May 2019 | Eightercua stone row, County Kerry, Ireland | Template:WGPSN | |
| Kerlescan Fossae | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 410 | 28 May 2019 | Kerlescan stone row, Carnac, Brittany | Template:WGPSN | |
| Kermario Fossae | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 191 | 28 May 2019 | Kermario stone row, Carnac, Brittany | Template:WGPSN | |
| Maughanasilly Fossa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 920 | 28 May 2019 | Maughanasilly stone row, County Cork, Ireland | Template:WGPSN | |
| Ménec Fossae | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 33 | 28 May 2019 | Ménec stone row, Carnac, Brittany | Template:WGPSN |
Large ringed features
These impact structures are named after important locations in ancient history.
| Large Ringed Features | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callanish | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 107 | 1997 | Callanish, Scotland | Template:WGPSN | |
| Tyre (formerly listed as a macula) |
Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 149 | 1997 | Tyre, Lebanon | Template:WGPSN |
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.
| Macula | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeotia Macula | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 30 | 1997 | Boeotia | Template:WGPSN |
| Castalia Macula | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 35 | 2003 | Castalia | Template:WGPSN |
| Cyclades Macula | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 107 | 1997 | Cyclades | Template:WGPSN |
| Thera Macula | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 95 | 1979 | Thera | Template:WGPSN |
| Thrace Macula | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 180.2 | 1979 | Thrace | Template:WGPSN |
Mensae
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
| Mensa | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belenos Mensa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 34 | 2019 | Belenos, Italian Celtic sun god | Template:WGPSN |
| Borvo Mensa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 49.72 | 2019 | Borvo, Gallic god of healing | Template:WGPSN |
| Grannus Mensa | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 42 | 2019 | Grannus, Romano-Celtic god of healing | Template:WGPSN |
Regiones
Europan regiones (regions) are named after locations in Celtic mythology.
| Regio | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annwn Regio | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 2300 | 11 May 2007 | Annwn, Welsh otherworld | Template:WGPSN |
| Argadnel Regio | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1900 | 2003 | Argadnel, Celtic paradise | Template:WGPSN | |
| Balgatan Regio | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 2500 | 11 May 2007 | Balgatan Pass from Celtic mythology | Template:WGPSN | |
| Dyfed Regio | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1750 | 11 May 2007 | Kingdom of Dyfed | Template:WGPSN |
| Falga Regio | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 2500 | 11 May 2007 | Inis Fer Falga, Irish legendary island | Template:WGPSN | |
| Moytura Regio | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 483 | 1997 | Magh Tuiredh, Irish battle site | Template:WGPSN | |
| Powys Regio | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 2000 | 11 May 2007 | Kingdom of Powys | Template:WGPSN |
| Tara Regio | Template:IPAc-en | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1780 | 11 May 2007 | Hill of Tara, Ireland | Template:WGPSN |