Rupes
Scarps on Venus are called rupes and are named after goddesses of the hearth.
| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter (km) | Year named | Name origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fornax Rupes | 30.3N | 201.1E | 729.0 | 1985 | Roman goddess of hearth and baking of bread. |
| Gabie Rupes | 67.5N | 109.9E | 350.0 | 1985 | Lithuanian goddess of fire and hearth. |
| Hestia Rupes | 6.0N | 71.1E | 588.0 | 1982 | Greek hearth goddess. |
| Uorsar Rupes | 76.8N | 341.2E | 820.0 | 1985 | Adygan (Caucasus) goddess of hearth. |
| Ut Rupes | 55.3N | 321.9E | 676.0 | 1982 | Siberian; Turco-Tatar goddess of the hearth fire. |
| Vaidilute Rupes | 43.5S | 22.0E | 2,000.0 | 1997 | Lithuanian hearth goddess. |
| Vesta Rupes | 58.3N | 323.9E | 788.0 | 1982 | Roman hearth goddess. |
Read more about this topic: List Of Geological Features On Venus