List of geological features on Io
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This is a list of named geological features on Io. See also the list of mountains on Io and the list of paterae on Io.
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Active Volcanoes
Io's volcanos are named after the gods of volcanoes and/or blacksmiths in various mythologies.
| Volcano | Named after |
| Amirani | Amirani (Georgian) |
| Kanehekili | Kanehekili (Hawaiian) |
| Loki | Loki (Norse) |
| Marduk | Marduk (Sumerian) |
| Masubi | Ho-Masubi (Japanese) |
| Maui | Maui (Hawaiian) |
| Pele | Pele (Hawaiian) |
| Prometheus | Prometheus (Greek) |
| Surt | Surtur (Icelandic) |
| Thor | Thor (Norse) |
| Volund | Volund (Norse) |
| Zamama | Zamama (Babylonian) |
Catenae
On Io, catenae (crater chains) are named after sun gods in various mythologies.
| Catena | Named after |
| Mazda Catena | Ahura Mazda (Zoroastrian) |
| Reshet Catena | Reshet (Aramaic) |
| Tvashtar Catena | Tvashtri (Hindu) |
Fluctūs
Ionian fluctūs (areas of lava flow) are named after fire and thunder gods in various mythologies, or after locations in Greek mythology associated with Io.
Mensae
Ionian mensae (mesas) 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 (Greek) |
| Tvashtar Mensae | Tvashtar (Hindu) |
Montes
Paterae
Plana
Ionian plana (plateaus) are named after locations in Greek mythology associated with the nymph Io.
Regiones
Ionian regiones (regions) are mostly named after locations in Greek mythology associated with the nymph Io.
Tholi
Ionian tholi (hills) are named after mythological figures associated with fire or with the nymph Io.
| Tholus | Named after |
| Apis Tholus | Apis (Greek) |
| Inachus Tholus | Inachus (Greek) |
| Tsui Goab Tholus | Tsui (Khoikhoi) |
External links
- USGS: Io nomenclature (http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/jupiter/ioTOC.html)