Instead, these features are typically called "rilles" or "graben".
* Rilles: These are long, narrow, winding channels that are often thought to have been formed by volcanic activity or the collapse of underground lava tubes.
* Graben: These are long, narrow depressions that form when the lunar crust is pulled apart, resulting in a drop in elevation.
Some of the most prominent rilles on the Moon include:
* Rima Ariadaeus: One of the longest rilles on the Moon, extending over 400 kilometers.
* Rima Hadley: A prominent rille near the Apollo 15 landing site.
* Rima Hyginus: A rille with a distinctive horseshoe-shaped structure.
So, while we don't call them "canyons," there are definitely some impressive and interesting geological features on the Moon that resemble them!