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Chasma, Chasmata

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A descriptor term used in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.

Definition

A deep, elongated, steep-sided depression (IAU Gazetteer 2014).

Previous Definitions

Canyons (Burba 1990); Canyon. An elongated, steep-sided depression (de Vaucouleurs et al. 1975).

Origin of Term

Deep scarp, Latin; from khasko (gape, yawn) and khasma (gaping hollow), ancient Greek.

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Canyon

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References

  • Burba GA (1990) Names on the maps of Venus – a pre-Magellan review. Earth Moon Planet 50–51:541–558

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  • IAU Gazetteer (2014) Gazetter of planetary nomenclature. International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/

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  1. Planetary Science Research Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Budapest, Hungary

    Henrik Hargitai

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Hargitai, H. (2014). Chasma, Chasmata. In: Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9213-9_48-2

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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9213-9_48-2

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