List of geological features on Io
This is a list of named geological features on Io, a moon of Jupiter. See also the list of mountains on Io and the list of paterae on Io.
Eruptive Centers
Eruptive centers on Io, locations typically where major volcanic activity was observed and characterized before the volcanic landform was, are named after the gods of volcanoes, lightning, and/or blacksmiths in various mythologies.
| Volcano | Named after |
|---|---|
| Amirani | Amirani (Georgian) |
| Kanehekili | Kanehekili (Hawaiian) |
| Loki | Loki (Norse) |
| Marduk | Marduk (Babylonian) |
| Masubi | Ho-Masubi (Japanese) |
| Maui | Māui (Hawaiian) |
| Pele | Pele (Hawaiian) |
| Prometheus | Prometheus (Greek) |
| Surt | Surtur (Icelandic) |
| Thor | Thor (Norse) |
| Volund | Volund (Norse) |
| Zamama | Zamama (Babylonian) |
Catenae
On Io, catenae Template:IPAc-en (crater chains, sg. catena) are named after sun gods in various mythologies. In 2006, the use of the term catena was discontinued in favor of the patera Template:IPAc-en (plural paterae Template:IPAc-en). Below is a list of features that previously used the descriptor term catena.
| Catena | Named after |
|---|---|
| Mazda Paterae | Ahura Mazda (Zoroastrian) |
| Reshet Patera | Reshet (Aramaic) |
| Tvashtar Paterae | Tvashtri (Hindu) |
Fluctūs
Ionian fluctus Template:IPAc-en (areas of lava flow)[1] are named after fire and thunder gods in various mythologies, or after locations in Greek mythology associated with Io.
Mensae
Ionian mensae Template:IPAc-en (mesas, sg. mensa) are named after mythological figures associated with fire or with the nymph Io.
| Mensa | Named after |
|---|---|
| Capaneus Mensa | Capaneus (The Divine Comedy) |
| Echo Mensa | Echo (Greek) |
| Epaphus Mensa | Epaphus (Greek) |
| Hermes Mensa | Hermes (Greek) |
| Iynx Mensa | Iynx (Greek) |
| Pan Mensa | Pan (Greek) |
| Prometheus Mensa | Prometheus (Greek) |
| Telegonus Mensae | Telegonus, husband of Io (Greek) |
| Tvashtar Mensae | Tvashtar (Hindu) |
Montes
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Ionian montes Template:IPAc-en (mountains and volcanos, sg. mons Template:IPAc-en) are named after people and places associated with the nymph Io, and sun and fire gods in various other mythologies.
Paterae
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Ionian paterae Template:IPAc-en (shallow craters and crater chains) are named after sun gods and fire gods in various mythologies.
Plana
Ionian plana Template:IPAc-en (plateaus, sg. planum Template:IPAc-en) are named after locations in Greek mythology associated with the nymph Io.
| Planum | Named after |
|---|---|
| Argos Planum | Argos |
| Danube Planum | Danube River |
| Dodona Planum | Dodona |
| Ethiopia Planum | Ethiopia |
| Hybristes Planum | Hybristes |
| Iopolis Planum | Iopolis |
| Lyrcea Planum | Lyrcea |
| Nemea Planum | Nemea |
Regiones
Ionian regiones Template:IPAc-en (regions, sg. regio Template:IPAc-en) are mostly named after locations in Greek mythology associated with the nymph Io.
Tholi
Ionian tholi Template:IPAc-en (hills, sg. tholus Template:IPAc-en) are named after mythological figures associated with fire or with the nymph Io.
| Tholus | Named after | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Apis Tholus | Apis (Greek) | Template:Coord |
| Inachus Tholus | Inachus (Greek) | Template:Coord |
| Tsui Goab Tholus | Tsui (Khoikhoi) | Template:Coord |
Notes and references
External links
Template:Io Template:Surface features of space objects
- ↑ Latin sg. fluctus and pl. fluctūs are spelled and pronounced the same in English