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Title: Advancements in remote sensing techniques for earthquake engineering: A review

Author
item HASSAN KRISHMURTHY, CHINMAYI - Oak Ridge Institute For Science And Education (ORISE)
item Flynn, Kyle
item Ashworth, Amanda

Submitted to: Earthquake Research Advances
Publication Type: Review Article
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/19/2024
Publication Date: 3/19/2025
Citation: Hassan Krishmurthy, C., Flynn, K.C., Ashworth, A.J. 2025. Advancements in remote sensing techniques for earthquake engineering: A review. Earthquake Research Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eqrea.2024.100352.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eqrea.2024.100352

Interpretive Summary: Remote sensing technologies play a vital role in our understanding of earthquakes and their impact on the Earth's surface. These technologies, including satellite imagery, aerial surveys, and advanced sensors, contribute significantly to our understanding of the complex nature of earthquakes. This review highlights the advancements in the integration of remote sensing technologies into earthquake studies. Overall, the utilization of remote sensing technologies has greatly enhanced our comprehension of earthquakes and their effects on the Earth's surface. The fusion of remote sensing technology with advanced data analysis methods holds tremendous potential for driving progress in earthquake studies and damage assessment.

Technical Abstract: Remote sensing technologies play a vital role in our understanding of earthquakes and their impact on the Earth's surface. These technologies, including satellite imagery, aerial surveys, and advanced sensors, contribute significantly to our understanding of the complex nature of earthquakes. This review highlights the advancements in the integration of remote sensing technologies into earthquake studies. The combined use of satellite imagery and aerial photography in conjunction with geographic information systems (GIS) has been instrumental in showcasing the significance of fusing various types of sat'llit' data sourc's for compr'h'nsiv' 'arthquak' damag' ass'ssm'nts. However, remote sensing encounters challenges due to limited pre-event imagery and restricted post-earthquake site access. Furth'rmor', th' application of d''p-l'arning m'thods in ass'ssing 'arthquak'-damag'd buildings d'monstrat's pot'ntial for furth'r progr'ss in this fi'ld . In conclusion, the utilization of remote sensing technologies has greatly enhanced our comprehension of earthquakes and their effects on the Earth's surface. The fusion of remote sensing technology with advanced data analysis methods holds tremendous potential for driving progress in earthquake studies and damage assessment.