High accuracy mantle convection simulation through modern numerical methods–II: realistic models and problems
Computations have helped elucidate the dynamics of Earth's mantle for several decades
already. The numerical methods that underlie these simulations have greatly evolved within …
already. The numerical methods that underlie these simulations have greatly evolved within …
Thermochemical lithosphere differentiation and the origin of cratonic mantle
Cratons record the early history of continental lithosphere formation, yet how they became
the most enduring part of the lithosphere on Earth remains unknown. Here we propose a …
the most enduring part of the lithosphere on Earth remains unknown. Here we propose a …
Nonlinear viscoplasticity in ASPECT: benchmarking and applications to subduction
ASPECT (Advanced Solver for Problems in Earth's ConvecTion) is a massively parallel finite
element code originally designed for modeling thermal convection in the mantle with a …
element code originally designed for modeling thermal convection in the mantle with a …
On the origin of the Canary Islands: Insights from mantle convection modelling
AM Negredo, J van Hunen… - Earth and Planetary …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The Canary Islands hotspot consists of seven volcanic islands, mainly of Neogene
age, rooted on oceanic Jurassic lithosphere. Its complex structure and geodynamic setting …
age, rooted on oceanic Jurassic lithosphere. Its complex structure and geodynamic setting …
Resolving hydromechanical coupling in two and three dimensions: spontaneous channelling of porous fluids owing to decompaction weakening
Fingering, veining, channelling and focussing of porous fluids are widely observed
phenomena in the Earth's interior, driving a range of geo-processes across all scales. While …
phenomena in the Earth's interior, driving a range of geo-processes across all scales. While …
Continental magmatism: The surface manifestation of dynamic interactions between cratonic lithosphere, mantle plumes and edge‐driven convection
Several of Earth's intra‐plate volcanic provinces lie on or adjacent to continental lithosphere.
Although many are believed to mark the surface expression of mantle plumes, our limited …
Although many are believed to mark the surface expression of mantle plumes, our limited …
Formation of coronae topography and fractures via plume buoyancy and melting
J Schools, SE Smrekar - Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
Coronae are volcanic-tectonic features seemingly unique to the surface of Venus. As such
they offer potential insights into differences in geodynamic processes on Venus and Earth …
they offer potential insights into differences in geodynamic processes on Venus and Earth …
Fizzy Super-Earths: Impacts of Magma Composition on the Bulk Density and Structure of Lava Worlds
Lava worlds are a potential emerging population of Super-Earths that are on close-in orbits
around their host stars, with likely partially molten mantles. To date, few studies have …
around their host stars, with likely partially molten mantles. To date, few studies have …
Physics-inspired pseudo-transient method and its application in modelling focused fluid flow with geological complexity
Two-phase flow equations that couple solid deformation and fluid migration have opened
new research trends in geodynamic simulations and modelling of subsurface engineering …
new research trends in geodynamic simulations and modelling of subsurface engineering …
A Three‐Field Formulation for Two‐Phase Flow in Geodynamic Modeling: Toward the Zero‐Porosity Limit
Two‐phase flow, a system where Stokes flow and Darcy flow are coupled, is of great
importance in the Earth's interior, such as in subduction zones, mid‐ocean ridges, and …
importance in the Earth's interior, such as in subduction zones, mid‐ocean ridges, and …