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List of geological features on Rhea

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This is a list of named geological features on Rhea, the second largest moon of Saturn.[1] Planetary features are approved by the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN).[2]

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Catenae

A catena /kəˈtnə/ is a crater chain.

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Chasmata

Rhean chasms are called chasmata. They are named after sacred places in world mythologies.

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Craters

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Rhean craters are named after figures from the mythologies of mostly non-European cultures. As of 2017, there are 128 named craters.[3]

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Fossae

A fossa is a long, narrow depression.

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Lineae

A linea is a long marking on a planet or moon's surface.

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