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2009 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation and Earthquake Faulting

Date: 03/16/2009

Announcement for the 2009 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation and Earthquake Faulting

June 22-26, 2009, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Registration:
http://geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/nmcdef-09/nmcde...

The focus of this gathering will be computational models addressing crustal deformation over the the seismic cycle across single and multiple events. Other related topics, such as the mechanical properties of the lithosphere and crustal deformation from volcanic sources will also be discussed. The workshop will blend 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 22-26, 2009, 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.

Logistics:

We have arranged for lodging on the Colorado School of Mines campus in the Weaver Towers, and the location of the meeting will be in the Student Center, as before. Attendees from U.S. institutions that wish to stay in a hotel and attendees from foreign institutions must make their own reservations and pay for their own lodging. For full details about dorm and hotel accommodations, travel reimbursement, airport shuttle and local maps, see the announcement:

http://geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/nmcdef-09/

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Mark Simons
Caltech Seismological Laboratory
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
TEL: (626) 395-6984
FAX: (626) 564-0715
WWW: www.gps.caltech.edu/~simons
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