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List of geological features on Iapetus

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List of geological features on Iapetus
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Most Iapetian geological features are named after characters and locations in the Old French epic poem The Song of Roland, specifically the English translation by Dorothy L. Sayers.[1]

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Montes

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

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Regiones

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

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Terrae

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

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The adjectival form of Roncevaux is Roncesvallian.

Craters

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Named impact craters are:

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