Miranda High Resolution of Large Fault

This image of Miranda, Uranus moon, was acquired by NASA Voyager 2 on Jan. 24, 1986. Miranda displays a dramatically varied surface. Well shown are numerous ridges and valleys -- a topography that was probably produced by compressional tectonics.

This image of Miranda, Uranus moon, was acquired by NASA Voyager 2 on Jan. 24, 1986. Miranda displays a dramatically varied surface. Well shown are numerous ridges and valleys -- a topography that was probably produced by compressional tectonics. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00044