In civil engineering, which advanced technique is commonly utilized for seismic site characterization to assess the liquefaction potential of soils and estimate ground motion amplification?

A$)$ Cross$-$Hole Seismic Testing

B$)$ Downhole Seismic Imaging

C$)$ Seismic Cone Penetration Testing $($SCPT$)$

D$)$ Seismic Tomography