Solid-state convection
Simulation of infinite Prandtl number, thermal convection (e.g., mantle convection).
Simulation of infinite Prandtl number, thermal convection (e.g., mantle convection).
Simulation of infinite Prandtl number, thermal convection (e.g., mantle convection).
Kinematical descriptions for a compressed upper-mantle geodynamic numerical model setup.
Examples of numerical, two-dimensional domain and material discretisation.
Different computation paradigms including sequential and parallel programming each with the corresponding discretised domain.
One-dimensional discretisation in space and time based on discrete temporal and spatial steps.
3-D subduction dynamics and mantle flow model animation showing the time evolution of oceanic plate subduction and resulting mantle flow.
The three deformation mechanisms viscous, elastic, and brittle (a.k.a. plastic).
Spatial and temporal scales of common geodynamic processes, which occur over a wide range of time and length scales.