Uranus' satellite Miranda question

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The discussion highlights the striking surface features of Uranus' moon Miranda, particularly its unique striations and flow patterns. Participants express fascination with the moon's geological complexity, which includes volcanism, ice volcanoes, and impact events. The conversation references a Wikipedia article that provides a detailed description of these features. The interplay of tidal friction is also noted as a significant factor in Miranda's geology. Overall, the discussion emphasizes Miranda's intriguing characteristics compared to Earth.
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Wow, wow, and wow! I was looking at this: http://ciclops.org//view_media.php?id=18185" and was amazed my the funky striations or flow patterns or whatever they are called.

How is it that the marks become curved and square shaped? I love these photos!
 
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Wikipedia's article on Miranda has a pretty good description of its surface features. Geologically, it's more interesting than the Earth--volcanism, ice volcanoes, impact events, and tidal friction all contributed to make Miranda what it is today.
 
Thank you. I didn't think to look there as well. Have a nice day.
 

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