This is a list of named geological features on Europa, a moon of the planet Jupiter. Craters and lineae are listed on separate pages: list of craters on Europa and list of lineae on Europa.
Cavi are irregular steep-sided depressions that do not seem to be impact craters.
On Europa, regions of chaotic terrain are named after places in Celtic mythology.
| Chaos | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2007 | Isle of Arran, Scotland | |||||
| 143.7 | 1997 | Connemara, Ireland | |||||
| 116 | 2003 | ||||||
| 20 | 2007 | Narberth, Wales | |||||
| 57 | 2007 | Rathmore, Ireland |
A flexus is a low, curved ridge with a scalloped pattern. Europan flexūs are named after the places visited by Europa during her journey with Zeus the bull.
| Flexus | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 | 1979 | ||||||
| 793 | 1985 | ||||||
| 940 | 1979 | ||||||
| 242 | 1985 | ||||||
| 1133 | 1979 |
Fossae are named after ancient Celtic ancient stone rows.
| Fossa | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 882 | 28 May 2019 | Beenalaght stone row, County Cork, Ireland | |||||
| 407 | 28 May 2019 | Eightercua stone row, County Kerry, Ireland | |||||
| 410 | 28 May 2019 | Kerlescan stone row, Carnac, Brittany | |||||
| 191 | 28 May 2019 | Kermario stone row, Carnac, Brittany | |||||
| 920 | 28 May 2019 | Maughanasilly stone row, County Cork, Ireland | |||||
| 33 | 28 May 2019 | Ménec stone row, Carnac, Brittany |
These impact structures are named after important locations in ancient history.
| Large Ringed Features | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 1997 | Callanish, Scotland | |||||
| Tyre (formerly listed as a macula) | 149 | 1997 |
Europan maculae (dark spots) are named after locations in Greek mythology, especially in the legend of Cadmus and his search for his sister, Europa.
| Macula | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1997 | ||||||
| 35 | 2003 | ||||||
| 107 | 1997 | ||||||
| 95 | 1979 | ||||||
| 180.2 | 1979 |
See main article: Mensa (geology).
| Mensa | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2019 | Belenos, Italian Celtic sun god | ||||
| 49.72 | 2019 | Borvo, Gallic god of healing | ||||
| 42 | 2019 | Grannus, Romano-Celtic god of healing |
Europan regiones (regions) are named after locations in Celtic mythology.
| Regio | Pronounced | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Named After | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300 | 11 May 2007 | Annwn, Welsh otherworld | |||||
| 1900 | 2003 | Argadnel, Celtic paradise | |||||
| 2500 | 11 May 2007 | Balgatan Pass from Celtic mythology | |||||
| 1750 | 11 May 2007 | ||||||
| 2500 | 11 May 2007 | Inis Fer Falga, Irish legendary island | |||||
| 483 | 1997 | Magh Tuiredh, Irish battle site | |||||
| 2000 | 11 May 2007 | ||||||
| Tara Regio | 1780 | 11 May 2007 | Hill of Tara, Ireland |