Divalia Fossa

Divalia Fossa /dɪˈveɪliə ˈfɒsə/ is the largest of the series of parallel Rheasilvian equatorial troughs on the giant asteroid 4 Vesta. It is approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) wide (estimated 22 km (14 mi) at its widest point) and encircles "most" of Vesta's equator,[1] or for at least 465 km (289 mi), and is about 5 km (3.1 mi) deep. It is thought to be a compression fracture resulting from the impact that created Rheasilvia crater. It is one of the longer chasms in the Solar System, and is named after the Roman festival of Divalia.[2]

A section of Divalia Fossa (green horizontal band), with lesser parallel troughs to the north and south
A computer-generated view of a portion of Divalia Fossa

See also

  • Saturnalia Fossa, the largest of the Veneneian troughs

References

  1. ^ "Apparent brightness and topography images of Divalia Fossa and Rubria and Occia craters". Archived from the original on 2015-05-22. Retrieved 2012-09-15.
  2. ^ IAU/USGS (NASA coordinates)