<h5>How did Taylor Swift fans trigger an earthquake?</h5><p>A seismologist has found that Taylor Swift fans at a Seattle concert in the USA recently triggered a small earthquake. According to seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, Swifties (the fans of Taylor Swift) created seismic activity similar to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake as they danced a lot during Swift's 'Eras' tour event.</p><p>Other experts say it is not only dancing but a combination of the loud sound system and the cheering and stamping of fans that likely caused the activity.</p><p>Caplan-Auerbach looked at data from when the audience entered the venue until they left and observed how much the earth shook. Seismic data revealed that the “Swift Quake” (yes, that’s what fans are calling it) is comparable to another such incident that occurred years ago.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/swifties-trigger-a-small-earthquake-in-seattle%2FSwifties.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=8e7a81b1-b09e-4254-8586-0723dce3caeb"><figcaption>Swifties at the Taylor Swift concert. Photo by Pop Base.</figcaption></figure><h5>Which similar incident is it being compared to?</h5><p>The "Swift Quake" has been compared to the 2011 "Beast Quake," which occurred following an outstanding score by Seattle Seahawks player Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch. That celebration was also recorded on a local seismometer, as was the Taylor Swift concert.</p><p>But Jackie Caplan-Auerbach says that data shows the Swifties have beaten the Seahawks supporters. The shaking was twice as strong as the “Beast Quake.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/swifties-trigger-a-small-earthquake-in-seattle%2FSwift%20quake.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=19d0f344-3fe4-4a0b-9b65-e656ea7f1ab9"><figcaption>Data comparing the Swift Quake and the Beast Quake. Photo by Jackie Caplan-Auerbach.</figcaption></figure><h5>Are such occurrences normal?</h5><p>In an interview, another seismologist, James Hammond, said that such vibrations are very common when humans party. This pushes a lot of energy into the ground. That energy passes through the Earth as sound waves and is measured by seismometers.</p><p>He also mentioned that a 2.3 magnitude earthquake is quite small, so it would not cause any damage. He further said that similar vibrations do occur at music festivals and sporting events, and it's very normal.</p>

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