At her Seattle concerts, Taylor Swift fans broke the previous record for seismic activity. According to seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, the Swifties' dancing generated seismic activity on par with an earthquake of 2.3 magnitude. This is twice as powerful as the "Beast Quake" that broke out in 2011 following a spectacular score by running back Marshawn Lynch in front of Seattle Seahawks supporters.
The duration of shaking is the main distinction between the "Swift Quake" and the "Beast Quake." The cheering of the Seahawks supporters only lasted a few seconds, while the shaking brought on by the Swifties' dancing continued for ten hours. This is so that the energy might be driven into the ground and shaken by the music, speakers, and song beats.
Caplan-Auerbach said that she was "amazed" at the magnitude of seismic activity that the Swifties' dance had produced. It was "like nothing I've ever seen before," she said.
Certainly a passionate group, the Swifties don't hold back when expressing their feelings. They consistently bring it to Taylor Swift's performances, whether it is through dancing, singing, or yelling. Furthermore, they can now add "causing seismic activity" to their list of successes.
Here are some additional details about the "Swift Quake":
- The seismic activity was detected on a seismometer located about 10 miles from Lumen Field, where the concerts were held.
- The shaking was strongest during the songs "Shake It Off" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
- The Swifties' dancing caused the ground to move up and down by about 0.1 inches.
- The seismic activity was not harmful, but it was enough to be detected by seismometers.
So, there you have it. The next time you're at a Taylor Swift concert, be sure to dance your heart out. You might just set a new record for seismic activity!