Underworld

a long term geodynamics simulation platform

Underworld Melt Model - Overview

This project illustrates the production of partial melt occurring within a convective thermal structure similar to that of mantle convection. The implementation is based on the reference below.

Reference: de Smet, J. H., van den Berg, A. P. and Vlaar, N. J., 1998. Stability and growth of continental shields in mantle convection models including recurrent melt production. Tectonophysics 296, pp. 15-29.

Try the Underworld melt model yourself in the:

-- Wendy Mason - 29 June 2010
-- Julian Giordani - 25 June 2010