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List of geological features on Venus

Features present in the geology of Venus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is classified as a terrestrial planet. It is sometimes called Earth's "sister planet" due to their similar size, gravity, and bulk composition (Venus is both the closest planet to Earth and the planet closest in size to Earth). The surface of Venus is covered by a dense atmosphere and presents clear evidence of former violent volcanic activity. It has shield and composite volcanoes similar to those found on Earth.

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Valles

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Cytherean valleys are called by the Latin term valles, and are named after river goddesses or after words for the planet Venus (including terms for the morning star or evening star specifically) in various languages.

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Undae

Undae, dune fields, are named after desert goddesses.

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Tesserae

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Tesserae are areas of polygonal terrain. They are named after goddesses in world mythologies.

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Rupes

Scarps on Venus are called rupes and are named after goddesses of the hearth.

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Tholi

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Tholi are areas of small domical hill or mountains on Venus, typically characterized by its steep flanks.

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Regiones

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A regio refers to a distinct geographical area on the planet's surface with a specific geological features

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Plana

Plana are regions of flat topography.

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Planitiae

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Paterae

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A Paterae is an irregular crater or a complex crater with scalloped edges.

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Lineae

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Labyrinthi

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Fossae

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Fluctūs

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Farra

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Dorsa

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Colles

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Chasmata

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