Full Title: SC26CN10. 3D Numerical Modeling of Poly-Phase Sedimentary Basins in Matlab: Evaluating Subsidence, Heat Flow, and Thermal Histories of Tectonic Basins
Price: US$15.
Led by: Magdalena Ellis Curry; Sarah Gelman; Teddie Hall; Lingxiao Gong
Endorser(s): GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
Industry Track(s): Energy
Date: Sat., 10 Oct. 2026
Location: GSA Connects 2026, Denver, Colorado, USA
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 0.80
This short course will introduce students to a 3D numerical modeling framework developed in Matlab to investigate vertical movements and heat flow in complex poly-phase basins. Using the Arctic Alaska Basin as a case study, participants will learn to integrate 1D well data and 3D depth grids to constrain models involving depth-dependent extension, flexural isostasy, and backstripping.
The course covers calibrating thermal histories against %Ro and AFT datasets. Attendees will also evaluate result sensitivity and uncertainty using Monte Carlo and Neighborhood Algorithm approaches.
Coffee and snacks will be provided.
For member-type discounts, please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.
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Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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Product Code: SC26CN10
Product Category: SHORTC
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