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Geodynamics

Sara de Santos Souza

Sara dos Santos Souza is a Master's student at the Institute of Geosciences of the University of São Paulo. She is currently developing 2D numerical models of rifting, applied to the evolution of the Santos Basin (Brazil). She has previously investigated the impacts of the precollisional phase on collisional orogens. Her upcoming PhD project will focus on continental collisions using 3D numerical models. Her research interests encompass the entire Wilson cycle, from rifting to orogenesis.

From Rocks to Models: Reconciling Field Geology with Geodynamic Simulations

From Rocks to Models: Reconciling Field Geology with Geodynamic Simulations

When reading a scientific paper or a text explaining the physical workings of the Earth, one of the most striking aspects is the methodological approach—sometimes involving numerical models, other times fieldwork and/or rock geochemistry. This diversity of approaches can initially cause some discomfort, a feeling that things are like square pegs in round holes. How can a computer model dialogue wi ...[Read More]