2008 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation and Earthquake Faulting

Announcement for the 2008 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation and Earthquake Faulting
June 23-27, 2008, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

http://geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/cfem-08

Registration is now open!

The focus of this gathering will be on computational models addressing the seismic cycle across single and multiple events. The workshop blends science talks on case studies from particular faulting environments and on key rheological behavior with discussions of current obstacles to crustal deformation modeling.

As in previous years, topics will also span a variety of computational issues including how to go from a geologic structural model to a finite-element model, various numerical issues such as choosing discretization schemes and meshing strategies, and consideration of different bulk and fault zone rheologies. Another explicit goal of this workshop is to provide basic training in the installation, use, and customization of existing, freely available modeling software for crustal deformation. There will be dedicated time throughout the workshop for hands-on interaction with other users and developers of the primary existing tools.

This year's workshop will be held from June 23-27, 2008, in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. The first four days (Monday-Thursday) will be a mixture of science talks, discussion, and hands-on tutorials. The fifth day (Friday) is dedicated to informal tutorials and collaboration. We expect to be able to provide reimbursement for a portion of the costs incurred for registered attendees with official appointments at U.S. institutions. There are no registration fees.

Dr. Mark Simons
Seismological Laboratory
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
252-21 Caltech
Pasadena CA 91125
USA

Tel: 626/395-6984
Fax: 626/564-0715
WWW: http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~simons
E-Mail: simons@caltech.edu