GEOP 5059

Geodynamics

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology · UGRD · Fall 2026

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How does the Earth deform? Theory of mantle convection, rheology of the mantle and lithosphere, lithosphere deformation, heat transport in the Earth, and melting. Emphasis is on current controversies in geodynamics, and the formulation of mathematical models that explain the physical observations. Shares lecture with GEOL 4059 with additional expectations for graduate credit. Same as GEOL 5059.

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Class #new_mexico_mining_and-GEOP5059Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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