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Crustal Deformation Modeling Workshop, June 14-18, 2010

Date: 03/12/2010

2nd Announcement for the 2010 Crustal Deformation Modeling Workshop

June 14-18, 2010, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Interest survey (please take 10 seconds to fill this out):
http://www.geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/cdm-10/cdm1...

Workshop web page:
http://geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/cdm-10/

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 June 14-18, 2010, in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. The first two days of the workshop will be tutorials (Day 1: beginner, Day 2: intermediate/advanced) followed by three days of science talks, discussions, and 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 will be no registration fees.

More details will be announced in early April.