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CSDMS 2025: Exploring Earth's Surface with Models, Data & AI

Coupling models of lithospheric deformation and surface processes with the Advanced Solver for Planetary Evolution, Convection, and Tectonics (ASPECT) - Part 1

John Naliboff
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, United States
John.naliboff@nmt.edu

Abstract
It is well established that coupling and strong feedbacks may occur between solid Earth deformation and surface processes across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. As both systems on their own encapsulate highly complex and nonlinear processes, fully-coupled simulations require advanced numerical techniques and a flexible platform to explore a multitude of scenarios. Here, we will demonstrate how the Advanced Solver for Planetary Evolution, Convection, and Tectonics (ASPECT) can be coupled with FastScape to examine feedbacks between lithospheric deformation and landscape evolution. The clinic will cover the fundamental equations being solved, how to design coupled simulations in ASPECT, and examples of coupled continental extension and landscape evolution. Participants will be able to participate in live exercises through new online computing resources hosted by the Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics (CIG).

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Of interest for:

Terrestrial Working Group

Cyberinformatics and Numerics Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group

Critical Zone Focus Research Group

Geodynamics Focus Research Group

River Network Modeling Initiative