Miranda, the smallest and innermost of
Uranus's five major moons, is a world of striking geological diversity. With a mean radius of just 235.8 kilometers (146.5 miles), Miranda's surface exhibits a patchwork of terrain types, including heavily cratered regions, expansive plains, and towering cliffs and canyons. The most distinctive feature of Miranda's geology is the presence of large, rectangular-shaped coronae, which are believed to have formed through a combination of tectonic activity and cryovolcanism.
Lumen Presence and Activities
The unique geology and relatively low gravity of Miranda have made it an attractive target for Lumen research and exploration. The civilization has established a small but advanced research outpost on the moon's surface, known as the Prospero Station, which serves as a base for studying Miranda's complex geological history and the potential for harboring subsurface liquid water.
Lumen scientists at Prospero Station conduct regular surface expeditions and deploy a network of geophysical sensors to monitor tectonic activity, seismic waves, and heat flow within Miranda's interior. The outpost also serves as a testbed for advanced life support systems and habitat technologies designed for use in extreme low-temperature and low-gravity environments.
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