It is named for Aphrodite, the Greek equivalent of the goddess Venus, and is found near the equator of the planet.

[4] The name was chosen because Aphrodite is the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus.

[citation needed] Extending nearly two thirds around the planet,[6] Aphrodite Terra's topography appears buckled and fractured which suggests large compressive forces.

There are also numerous extensive lava flows across this terrain[7] and some have an interesting bow shape to them due to atmospheric gravity waves.

A series of cracks appear where lava has welled up through the surface and flooded the surrounding terrain.