UWGeodynamics: A teaching and research tool for numerical geodynamic modelling

Abstract

The UWGeodynamics module facilitates development of 2D and 3D thermo-mechanical geodynamic models (Subduction, Rift, Passive Margins, Orogenic systems etc.). It is designed to be used for research and teaching, and combined the flexibility of the Underworld Application Programming Interface, (Moresi, Dufour, & Mühlhaus, 2002, Moresi,Dufour, & Mühlhaus (2003), Moresi et al. (2007)) with a structured workflow.