Davies, RhodriWilson, Cian R.Kramer, Stephan C.2015-12-101525-2027http://hdl.handle.net/1885/65111We present a new computational modeling framework, Fluidity, for application to a range of two- and three-dimensional geodynamic problems, with the focus here on mantle convection. The approach centers upon a finite element discretization on unstructuredAuthor/s retain copyrightKeywords: benchmark; Finite Element; Mantle convection; Mesh adaptivity; model validation and verification; Adaptive algorithms; Anisotropy; Finite element method; Fluidity; Geodynamics; Three dimensional; algorithm; anisotropy; benchmarking; computer simulation; f benchmark; finite element methods; geodynamics; mantle convection; mesh adaptivity; model validation and verification201110.1029/2011GC0035512016-02-24