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Abstract
The collection of online videos and imagery to use in disaster reconnaissance is increasing in frequency, due to accessibility of platforms and the ubiquitous nature of smartphones and recording devices. In this short article, we explore the processes, goals, and utility of Virtual Emergency Reconnaissance Teams (VERTs) to collect footage and imagery of geohazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and landslides) to better understand human behavior. Searching techniques and processes have grown increasingly sophisticated and organized, specifically through the use of VERTs as organized and supported by Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). EERI activated VERTs for the 2018 M7.1 Anchorage and 2021 M7.2 Nippes, Haiti earthquakes. We use these two case studies to compare and contrast how the VERTs have matured their search techniques and technical capacity. We describe searching processes, the online platforms used, how we geocode videos, and psycho-social support for VERT members to reduce risk of secondary trauma from exposure of sensitive videos. We conclude with steps on how footage can be used to increase our knowledge of human behavior during earthquakes.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | 2018 M7.1 Anchorage and 2021 M7.2 Nippes, Haiti earthquake case studies for Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) activation protocols, policies, and procedures to gather earthquake response footage |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Earthquake Engineering Research Institute |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 10 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings from the 12th national conference on earthquake engineering |
| Conference Title | 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering |
| Conference Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Conference Date | Jun 27 - Jul 1, 2022 |
| Country | Haiti, United States |
| City | Anchorage, Nippes |
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