List of geological features on EuropaThis is a list of named geological features on Europa. See also the list of craters on Europa and list of lineae on Europa.
ChaosOn Europa, regions of chaotic terrain are named after places in Irish mythology.
FlexūsA 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 FeaturesThese features are named after important locations in ancient history.
MaculaeEuropan maculae (dark spots) are named after locations in Greek mythology, especially in the legend of Cadmus and his searxch for his sister, Europa.
RegionesEuropan regiones (regions) are named after locations in Celtic mythology.
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