Vaupas Chasma
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Feature typeChasmata
LocationRhea
Coordinates35°00′S 260°00′W / 35.00°S 260.00°W[1]
Naming6 August 2010
| Feature type | Chasmata |
|---|---|
| Location | Rhea |
| Coordinates | 35°00′S 260°00′W / 35.00°S 260.00°W[1] |
| Naming | 6 August 2010 |
| Eponym | Vaupés River |
Vaupas Chasma is a chasmata on Rhea, a moon of Saturn.[1] The chasma was named after the Vaupés River flowing through Colombia and Brazil, officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 6 August 2010.[1] According to Colombian creation myths, the river is the origin point, where the Cubeo people are said to have been created.[2][3]
