Harman Patil (Editor)

List of geological features on Iapetus

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

Most Iapetian geological features are named after characters and locations in The Song of Roland, specifically the English language translation by Dorothy L. Sayers.

Contents

Montes

A mons /ˈmɒnz/, pl. montes /ˈmɒntz/, is a mountain.

Regiones

There is one named Iapetian regio /ˈri/ (area of distinct albedo difference), Cassini:

The adjectival form is Cassinian /kəˈsɪniən/.

Terrae

There are two named Iapetian terrae /ˈtɛr/ (large 'land' masses).

The adjectival form of Roncevaux is Roncesvallian.

Craters

Named impact craters are:

References

List of geological features on Iapetus Wikipedia


Similar Topics