+- Scivillage.com Casual Discussion Science Forum (https://www.scivillage.com)
+-- Forum: Science (https://www.scivillage.com/forum-61.html)
+--- Forum: Geophysics, Geology & Oceanography (https://www.scivillage.com/forum-73.html)
+--- Thread: The five most impressive geological structures in the solar system (/thread-10828.html)
The five most impressive geological structures in the solar system - C C - Aug 23, 2021
https://theconversation.com/the-five-most-impressive-geological-structures-in-the-solar-system-166046
INTRO: When we talk about amazing geological features, we often limit ourselves to those on Earth. But as a geologist, I think that’s crazy – there are so many structures on other worlds that can excite and inspire, and that can put processes on our own planet into perspective. Here, in no particular order, are the five geological structures in the solar system (excluding Earth) that most impress me... (MORE)
COVERED: The grandest canyon, Valles Marineris on Mars ..... Venus’ fold mountains ..... Solar system’s largest impact basins on Mercury ..... Verona Rupes, maybe the tallest cliff on Uranus's moon Miranda ..... Titan’s drowned coastline