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The DOI is: 10.4417/IJGCH-06-03-04. 

Earthquake geotechnical engineering is an experience-driven discipline. Field observations are particularly important, because it is difficult to replicate in the laboratory the characteristics and response of in situ soil deposits. Much of the data generated by a major earthquake is perishable, so it is critical that it is collected soon after an event occurs. Detailed mapping and surveying of damaged and undamaged areas provides the data for the well-documented case histories that drive the development of many of the earthquake geotechnical engineering design procedures. New technologies are being employed to capture earthquake-induced ground deformation, including Light Detection and Ranging, Structure-from-Motion, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Post-earthquake reconnaissance has moved beyond taking photographs and field notes to taking advantage of technologies that can capture ground and structure deformations more completely and accurately. Moreover, electronic data enables effective sharing and archiving of the measurements. Unanticipated observations from major events often catalyze new research directions. Important advancements are possible through post-event research if their effects are captured and shared effectively. An overview of some of recent integrated technology deployments and their role in advancing knowledge are presented. 

Earthquake geotechnical engineering is an experience-driven discipline. Field observations are particularly important, because it is difficult to replicate in the laboratory the character-istics and response of in situ soil deposits. Much of the data generated by a major earth-quake is perishable, so it is critical that it is collected soon after an event occurs. Detailed mapping and surveying of damaged and undamaged areas provides the data for the well-documented case histories that drive the development of many of the earthquake geotech-nical engineering design procedures. New technologies are being employed to capture earthquake-induced ground deformation, including Light Detection and Ranging, Struc-ture-from-Motion, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Post-earthquake reconnaissance has moved beyond taking photographs and field notes to taking advantage of technologies that can capture ground and structure deformations more completely and accurately. Moreo-ver, electronic data enables effective sharing and archiving of the measurements. Unantic-ipated observations from major events often catalyze new research directions. Important advancements are possible through post-event research if their effects are captured and shared effectively. An overview of some of recent integrated technology deployments and their role in advancing knowledge are presented.