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Scopulus, Scopuli

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A descriptor term used in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.

Definition

Lobate or irregular scarp (Müller and Jappel 1977, p. 362; IAU Gazetteer 2014).

Origin of Term

Rock, cliff, Latin.

History of Nomenclature

Introduced in 1976 (Müller and Jappel 1977). To date, assigned to Martian features only.

See Also

Fault Thrust

Wrinkle Ridge

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References

  • IAU Gazetteer (2014) Gazetter of planetary nomenclature. International astronomical union working group for planetary system nomenclature. http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/

  • Müller E, Jappel A (1977) Proceedings of the 16th general assembly 1976. Transactions of the IAU vol XVI B. Association of University for research in astronomy

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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). Scopulus, Scopuli. In: Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9213-9_329-1

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