Zapiola Rupes
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Feature typeEscarpment
LocationMercury
Coordinates72°22′N 44°01′W / 72.36°N 44.02°W[1]
Diameter89 km (55 mi)
| Feature type | Escarpment |
|---|---|
| Location | Mercury |
| Coordinates | 72°22′N 44°01′W / 72.36°N 44.02°W[1] |
| Diameter | 89 km (55 mi) |
| Naming | 2 December 2022 |
| Eponym | Zapiola, an Argentine ship |
Zapiola Rupes is an escarpment on Mercury. The escarpment was named after Zapiola, the eponymous Argentine ship that was involved in oceanographic surveys in the southwestern Atlantic; and performed ten oceanographic cruises between 1962 and 1976.[2] The name "Zapiola Rupes" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 2 December 2022.[1]
