Plate tectonics and convection in the Earth's mantle: Toward a numerical simulation

Authors
Moresi, L Gurnis, M Zhong, SJ
Citation
L. Moresi et al., Plate tectonics and convection in the Earth's mantle: Toward a numerical simulation, COMPUT SC E, 2(3), 2000, pp. 22-33
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Computer Science & Engineering
Journal title
COMPUTING IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
15219615 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
22 - 33
Database
ISI
SICI code
1521-9615(200005/06)2:3<22:PTACIT>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Numerical models of mantle convection are starting to reproduce many of the essential features of continental drift and plate tectonics. The authors s how how such methods can integrate a wide variety of geophysical and geolog ical observations.