List of geological features on Callisto
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This is a list of named geological features on Callisto.
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[edit] Catenae
Callistoan catenae (crater chains) are named after rivers in Norse mythology.
| Catena | Named after |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Adlinda | Adlinda (Inuit) |
| Asgard | Asgard (Norse) |
| Utgard | Utgard (Norse) |
| Valhalla | Valhalla (Norse) |
| Heimdall | Heimdall (Norse) |
