Article 6DBRH Quake it off: Taylor Swift fans generate seismic activity during Seattle shows

Quake it off: Taylor Swift fans generate seismic activity during Seattle shows

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Michael Sainato
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Local seismometer detects activity equivalent of 2.3 magnitude earthquake, comparable to 2011 Beast Quake'

Taylor Swift's Eras tour performances at Lumen Field in Seattle on 22 July and 23 July generated seismic activity equivalent of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, according to seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach.

A local seismometer detected activity generated by dancing fans comparable to the famous 2011 Beast Quake", when Seattle Seahawks fans erupted in response to running back Marshawn Beast Mode" Lynch scoring a touchdown in an NFC wild card game against the New Orleans Saints.

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