# The sinking block benchmark files [This folder](https://github.com/geodynamics/aspect/tree/main/benchmarks/sinking_block) contains the sinking block benchmark. In order to run the benchmark for many resolution, density and viscosity combinations use the `run_benchmark` shell script. This makes use of the `blank.prm` file which serves as a basis for all the input files generated inside the triple loop. The `sinking_block.prm` input file is the standalone prm file for the sinking block benchmark. For more information see [doc/sinking_block.md](doc/sinking_block.md).