Geodynamics

Thermodynamics and Geodynamics: The perfect couple? Part II

Juliane Dannberg and edited by Menno Fraters October 13, 2021

till heat death do us part?

In January of this year, Bob Myhill wrote about the coupling of geodynamics and thermodynamics, and why this coupling is so valuable. This blog post, Juliane Dannberg follows up on this topic, looking at it from the geodynamics perspective. In other words, discussing the question: Where does it make a difference in geodynamic models if we include realistic thermodynamic models or not? In geodynami ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Uncertain Certainties For A Certain Uncertainty

The Sassy Scientist October 8, 2021

Whilst in constant debate with himself on how to address his own insecurities, Harry dabbles in the secret art of interdisciplinary studies. Specifically, mechano-thermo-chemical modeling with the input from experimental studies. Trying to move forward, he struggles: How can we combine all the uncertainties on experimental rock studies with modelling studies? Dear Harry, We can only try. Yours tru ...[Read More]

Repurposing a research tectonic modeling code as a community service: The case of DES3D

Eunseo Choi and edited by Arushi Saxena October 6, 2021

Three-dimensional model for core complex formation created with DES3D by Eunseo and his research group. Accelerated on NVidia V100 graphics card.

This week, Dr. Eunseo Choi, a professor at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information, the University of Memphis, talks about tectonic modelling using DES3D. *Spoiler alert* read till the end for an exciting opportunity to work on it The advent of the open-source movement and the free public software repositories such as GitHub have drastically improved the way research codes are maintaine ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Finished Business

The Sassy Scientist October 1, 2021

Writing a paper can be challenging. While it can be satisfactory to see your science coming together in a consistent story, writing a nice paper requires you to prepare appealing figures, a bullett-proof text and, potentially, dealing with co-autors. Mirja asks: How do I finish a paper? Dear Mirja, Interesting question: over (more than a) few beers I heard colleagues and peers wondering how to sta ...[Read More]