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Explore the prediction of lithosphere structures in geodynamics, focusing on large deformation, non-linear & heterogeneous materials. Address challenges like true topography, moving boundaries, stress gradients, and the isolation of lithosphere requiring assumptions about the deeper mantle.
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Lithosphere Geodynamics Problems specific to lithosphere geodynamics: Prediction of structure (Lagrangian Frame) Large deformation Very heterogenous materials Very non-linear materials Free surface - true topography - stress gradients moving boundary Open Boundaries Isolation of lithosphere - requires assumptions of deeper mantle