Benchmarking and developing numerical Finite Element models of volcanic deformation

摘要: article i nfo Volcanic deformation during an unrest episode can provide valuable insights into potential magmatic plumbing system dynamics. Paramounttothis isa modellinking therecorded ground movement to thecausative source at depth. Most models employ analytical techniques due their simplicity, but these are limited in approach a number of necessary assumptions, and restricted crude subsurface representations. We address this problem by providing guidelines example model files benchmark against simple, with numerical Finite Element using COMSOL Multiphysics. The boundary conditions should also be applicable other modeling packages. Then, the flexibility meth- od, allows progression adding increasing complexities reproduce likely intricacies subsur- face. thus further accompanying incorporate heterogeneity,