[CIG-SHORT] 2008 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal Deformation and Earthquake Faulting

[Brad Aagaard]

Announcement for the 2008 Workshop on Numerical Modeling of Crustal 
Deformation and Earthquake Faulting
June 23-27, 2008, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

http://geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/cfem-08

Registration is now open!

The focus of this gathering will be on computational models addressing the 
seismic cycle across single and multiple events. The workshop blends 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 also 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 year's workshop will be held from June 23-27, 2008, in Golden, Colorado 
on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. The first four days 
(Monday-Thursday) will be a mixture of science talks, discussion, and 
hands-on tutorials. The fifth day (Friday) is dedicated to informal tutorials 
and collaboration. We expect to be 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.

Brad