Named Geological Features
There are four named geological features on Amalthea: two craters and two faculae (bright spots), which are believed to be mountains.
| Feature | Named after |
|---|---|
| Pan (crater) | Pan, Greek god |
| Gaea (crater) | Gaia, Greek goddess |
| Lyctos Facula | Lyctos, Crete |
| Ida Facula | Mount Ida, Crete |
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