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However, the large volume of data generated by this technology turns the retrieval of information useful for structure monitoring into a big data problem. In this study, a new tool (SARClust) to analyze InSAR displacement time series is proposed. The tool performs the clustering of persistent scatterers (PSs) based on dissimilarities between their displacement time series evaluated through dynamic time warping. This strategy leads to the formation of clusters containing PSs with similar displacements, which can be analyzed together, reducing data dimensionality, and facilitating the identification of displacement patterns potentially related to structural damage. A proof of concept was performed for downtown Lisbon, Portugal, where ten distinct displacement patterns were identified. A relationship between clusters presenting centimeter-level displacements and buildings located on steep slopes was observed. The results were validated through visual inspections and comparison with another tool for time series analysis. Agreement was found in both cases. The innovation in this study is the attention brought to SARClust\u2019s ability to (i) analyze vertical and horizontal displacements simultaneously, using an unsupervised procedure, and (ii) characterize PSs assisting the displacement interpretation. The main finding is the strategy to identify signs of structure damage, even on isolated buildings, in a large amount of InSAR data. 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