Study of the Earth’s dynamics requires advanced mathematical modeling of deformational and thermal processes occurring in the mantle and lithosphere. The students independently solve non-trivial geodynamics problems, such as thermal convection in 2d Cartesian box, viscoelastic response of the Earth to surface loading, evaluation of dynamic geoid and topography, etc.
Study of the Earth’s dynamics requires advanced mathematical modeling of deformational and thermal processes occurring in the mantle and lithosphere. The students independently solve non-trivial geodynamics problems, such as thermal convection in 2d Cartesian box, viscoelastic response of the Earth to surface loading, evaluation of dynamic geoid and topography, etc.