List of geological features on Miranda facts for kids

Miranda is the smallest and innermost of Uranus's five main moons. It has a very dramatic and varied surface, with huge cliffs, deep canyons, and strange, mixed-up terrains. Scientists believe its unique look might be due to past impacts or internal heating. Many of Miranda's geological features are named after characters and places from the plays of famous English writer William Shakespeare.

Craters

Craters are bowl-shaped holes on a planet or moon's surface, usually made when space rocks crash into them. On Miranda, these impact craters are named after characters from Shakespeare's play The Tempest.

It's interesting to note that some of Miranda's craters share names with other moons of Uranus. These include Ferdinand, Francisco, Prospero, Stephano, and Trinculo.

Coronae

Coronae are large, oval or circular geological features on a planet or moon's surface. They often look like raised rings or crowns. On Miranda, these coronae are named after locations where Shakespeare's plays take place.

Regions

Regions, also called regiones, are large areas on Miranda that have distinct geological features. Think of them like big landmasses or provinces on Earth, but with unique surface characteristics. These regions are also named after locations from Shakespeare's plays.

Scarps

Scarps, also known as rupes, are steep slopes or cliffs on a planet or moon's surface. They can be formed by fault lines or erosion. On Miranda, these dramatic cliffs are named after locations from Shakespeare's plays.

Sulci

Sulci are long, parallel grooves or ridges found on the surface of a planet or moon. They often look like scratches or channels. On Miranda, these sulci are named after locations from Shakespeare's plays.