Kinematic and dynamic modeling of lithosphere deformation: Tools and results

This archive includes modeling tools (F-E source codes, F-E grid editor, mapping utilities, model scoring programs) for study of lithospheric deformation, either in the geologic past or in the present.  Kinematic modeling codes include NeoKinema, which uses fault traces, GPS velocities, and stress directions to model neotectonic deformation and produce maps of forecast seismicity. Dynamic modeling codes include Shells, which predicts plate motion, strain rates, fault slip rates and stresses from stress-equilibrium and laboratory flow laws, allowing estimate of torques exerted on each plate by the rest of the mantle. Each code is accompanied by input and output files from at least one published study.  Many associated utilities for tasks such as digitizing fault traces, reframing GPS velocities, and estimating the covariance matrices of GPS datasets round out an integrated package. No commercial software is required (although Adobe Illustrator is convenient for visualizing and ..., , # README, in 4 parts:

* Part 1: Introduction
* Part 2: Guide to Folders by Scientific Objective
* Part 3: File List, with function and variables identified
* Part 4: References Cited

# README Part 1: Introduction

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This archive includes modeling tools (F-E source codes, F-E grid editor, mapping utilities, model-scoring programs) for study of lithospheric deformation, either in the geologic past or in the present.\
Kinematic modeling codes include NeoKinema, which uses fault traces, GPS velocities, and stress directions to model neotectonic deformation and produce maps of forecast seismicity.\
Dynamic modeling codes include Shells, which predicts plate motion, strain rates, fault slip rates and stresses from stress-equilibrium and laboratory flow laws, allowing estimate of torques exerted on each plate by t...,