List of geological features on Callisto
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This is a list of named geological features on Callisto. See also the list of craters on Callisto.
[edit] Catenae
Callistoan catenae (crater chains) are named after rivers in Norse mythology.
Catena | Named after |
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Eikin Catena | Eikin |
Fimbulthul Catena | Fimbulthul |
Geirvimul Catena | Geirvimul |
Gipul Catena | Gipul |
Gomul Catena | Gomul |
Gunntro Catena | Gunntro |
Sid Catena | Sid |
Svol Catena | Svol |
[edit] Large ring features
The enormous impact-related ring features on Callisto are named after the homes of the gods in northern mythologies.
Ring feature | Named after |
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Adlinda | Adlinda (Inuit) |
Asgard | Asgard (Norse) |
Utgard | Utgard (Germanic) |
Valhalla | Valhalla (Norse) |