Underworld

a long term geodynamics simulation platform

Underworld installation guide

Follow these steps to get started with Underworld:

  1. visit the dependencies page for information, instructions and links to download and install Underworld's software dependencies

  2. choose your version of Underworld, by visiting either:

    • downloads to download a tarball or binary of Underworld, as well as associated documentation.
    • releases to check out a version controlled copy of Underworld (recommended for code developers) and further details of all Underworld releases, or
    • cluster page for a guide to using pre-installed Underworld modules, or installing your own copy of Underworld, on supported computer clusters

  3. compile your copy of the code using SCons, if you have checked out a version controlled copy of Underworld

  4. see Technical Support for help with installing and using Underworld and gLucifer

Then consult the Underworld User Manual for a guide to creating and running your own models using Underworld.