At Taylor Swift’s recent concert in Edinburgh, fans caused seismic activity, according to geological experts. The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported that earthquake readings were detected nearly four miles from Murrayfield Stadium, where Swift performed three nights as part of her Eras Tour.
Monitoring stations around the city registered the seismic activity during all three performances. The BGS statement noted that each night followed a similar seismographic pattern, with certain songs like “…Ready For It?” and “Cruel Summer” generating the most significant seismic activity.
The most enthusiastic dancing occurred on the first night, with analysis showing that the crowd transmitted about 80 kW of power during the performances. Despite the vibrations being detected by scientific instruments, they were unlikely to have been felt by anyone other than those in the immediate vicinity.
The concert drew almost 73,000 fans on the first night, making it the largest stadium concert in Scottish history. With Swift’s Eras Tour set to span 22 countries and 152 dates, it is anticipated to become the highest-grossing tour of all time.
Callum Harrison, a BGS seismologist, remarked on the organization’s website about the unique opportunity to measure the seismic activity created by thousands of concertgoers. The BGS aims to use this data to further understand earthquake risks and plan for future events.
