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The 4D reconstruction of dynamic geological evolution processes for renowned geological features
School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110819, China
Zhibin Liu
School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110819, China
Xulei Wang
School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110819, China
School of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Lushan Nanlu 932, Yuelu District, Changsha 410012, China
Shanjun Liu
School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110819, China
Yunqiang Li
School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, No. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110819, China
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This study proposes a 3D and temporally dynamic (4D) geological modeling method. Several simulation and actual cases show that the 4D spatial and temporal evolution of regional geological formations can be modeled easily using this method with smooth boundaries. The 4D modeling system can dynamically present the regional geological evolution process under the timeline, which will be helpful to the research and teaching on the formation of typical and complex geological features.
This study proposes a 3D and temporally dynamic (4D) geological modeling method. Several...