In a remarkable display of fan enthusiasm, Taylor Swift’s recent Eras Tour concerts in Scotland generated detectable seismic activity. The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported that the energetic crowd at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium caused measurable vibrations, recorded up to 6 kilometers away. Swift’s Friday night performance, attended by 73,000 Swifties marked the most energetic event, with a ground movement of 23.4 nanometers. This surpassed the 22.8 nanometers and 23.3 nanometers recorded on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
The seismic instruments, designed to detect the slightest movements from considerable distances, captured the fan-induced tremors, primarily during Swift’s hits “Shake It Off,” “…Ready For It?” and “Cruel Summer.” The most significant energy surge, equating to the power of 10 to 16 car batteries or approximately 80 kilowatts, was observed during “…Ready For It?” with a peak at 160 beats per minute.
This phenomenon is not entirely unprecedented. Similar fan-generated seismic activity occurred during NFL player Marshawn Lynch’s “Beast Quake” in 2011 and Swift’s previous tour dates in Seattle, where the event mimicked a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Earthquake in Edinburgh thanks to 73k+ Dancing Swifties
The BGS highlighted the unique opportunity to explore seismic activity from such an unconventional source, noting the significance of Scotland’s enthusiastic audiences. The agency assured that these vibrations were unlikely to be felt beyond the immediate concert vicinity.
Furthermore, Swift’s 17-date UK tour, culminating in a record-breaking eight-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, is expected to draw over 1.2 million concertgoers. Her Edinburgh shows alone attracted 200,000 fans, showcasing the massive impact and fervor of Swifties worldwide. As the tour progresses, it is on track to become the most lucrative concert tour in history, with projected earnings exceeding $2 billion by December.
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