** NEW ** AxiSEM3D v2.1.0
Welcome AxiSEM3D to the CIG code community! AxiSEM3D is a spectral-element based solver for large-scale 3D seismic wave propagation simulations. This release, v2.1.0, includes:
- Improvements to code and mesher installation
- New examples
- Online documentation
More information about AxiSEM3D can be found on the CIG website.
[documentaton] [github] [doi]
Rayleigh 1.3.0
Rayleigh is a 3-D convection code designed for the study of dynamo behavior in spherical geometry. New to v1.3.0:
- Coupled boundary conditions for different scalar fields
- CMake as an alternative to Rayleigh’s configure script
- Routines and notebooks for reading in checkpoint files
See the changelog for the full list.
[documentation] [github] [doi]
Pylith v5.0.1
PyLith is a finite-element code designed to solve dynamic elastic problems and quasi-static viscoelastic problems in tectonic deformation. This new full version (v5) contains many significant improvements, changes, and fixes. This includes major changes to:
- Mesh generation
- Journal channels
- Nondimensionalization
- Modular mesh initializations.
Full release notes can be found in the PyLith GitHub repository.
[documentation] [[github](from Geodynamics - Resources: PyLith: About)] [doi]
Nominations, CIG Director
As the end of the current phase of CIG approaches (January 31, 2028), CIG is soliciting nominations for the next Director to lead the next team and build on CIG’s leadership in computational geodynamics. Please see the prior post for more details. The deadline is July 15.
Program Committee
Join us in planning the next community meeting in Summer 2027 in Santa Fe, NM. We are seeking your expertise in setting the program and engaging compelling speakers for our next get-together. Submit a ticket to volunteer and to contribute your suggestions for themes, topics, and tutorials.