Aganippe Fossa

[2] The name Aganippe is a reference to its location at the base of a volcano.

[3] How it came to be is a subject of debate, with the geomorphology indicating it likely developed due to a collapse of lava tubes underneath.

[4] Tectonic movement, specifically glaciation, had previously been suggested.

[5]: 14 Aganippe Fossa runs from 4.1° to 13° south latitude and 124.9° to 126.9° west longitude.

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Aganippe Fossa as seen by THEMIS .