2012 Workshop on Crustal Deformation Modeling

The focus of this gathering is on computational models addressing crustal deformation with an emphasis on the seismic cycle across single and multiple events. 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 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 workshop will be held from June 18-22, 2012, in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. The first two days will be dedicated to tutorials (intermediate tutorials on Mon and advanced tutorials on Tue) with the remaining three days (Wed-Fri) including a mixture of science talks, discussion, and informal, hands-on tutorials and collaboration. We are able to provide reimbursement for a portion of the costs incurred for registered attendees with official appointments at U.S. institutions. There are no registration fees. Registration will be limited to 65 attendees.

Workshop Information

• Agenda (with links to presentations)
• Registration is closed.
• If you are interested in attending the meeting, contact Brad Aagaard.
• Submit travel information
• Pre-workshop survey
• Pre-workshop help session (Thu June 7, 2:00-4:00pm PDT)
• List of Registered Participants

Organizing Committee

• Brad Aagaard, United States Geological Survey (Chair)
• Thorsten Becker, University of Southern California
• Andrew Freed, Purdue University
• Eric Hetland, University of Michigan
• Rowena Lohman, Cornell University
• Charles Williams, GNS Science

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Brad Aagaard (USGS)
• Sylvain Barbot (Caltech)
• Peter Bird (UCLA)
• Margaret Boettcher (Univ. of New Hampshire)
• Nadaya Cubas (Caltech)
• Jessica Hawthorne (Princeton)
• Jack Loveless (Smith)
• Greg McLaskey (USGS)
• Sarah Minson (USGS)
• David Schmidt (Univ. of Oregon)
• Wayne Thatcher (USGS)
• Jolante Van Wijk (Univ. of Houston)
• Charles Williams (GNS Science)

Workshop sponsors include: 

Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics (CIG)	Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)	National Science Foundation (NSF)	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)