Computational approaches to studying non-linear dynamics of the crust and mantle

L. Moresi*, S. Quenette, V. Lemiale, C. Mériaux, B. Appelbe, H. B. Mühlhaus

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Abstract

We outline a mathematical formulation for mantle convection which can deal with the viscoelastic-plastic rheology of the cool parts of the lithosphere. This formulation is then analyzed to expose the numerical challenges inherent in the equations and a suitable solution strategy is outlined. With this strategy in place, we discuss a parallel implementation, explaining how we maintain computational efficiency, in a tiered and modular software environment. We show two examples from geodynamics which demonstrate the capability of the numerical method and its implementation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-82
Number of pages14
JournalPhysics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
Volume163
Issue number1-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

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