Computational Geodynamics

Computational Geodynamics

Introduction

Introduction

GFD theory

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics / Solid Mechanics
Navier-Stokes Equation
Non-dimensional equations & dimensionless numbers
Thermal Convection
Dynamics of the Lithosphere

Numerical Models

Numerical Modeling in Solid Earth Dynamics
Survey of numerical methods
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Practical Finite Elements
Methods for Solving Numerical Problems

Glossary

Glossary

Bibliography

Bibliography

Dynamics of the Lithosphere¶

Elastic flexure

Shear bands ?

Examples from UW Geo etc

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By Louis Moresi