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Taylor Swift's Concerts Cause Earthquake-like Tremors, Study Confirms

Dancing and jumping by fans during 'Eras Tour' linked to seismic activity, prompting further research into 'SwiftQuakes'.

  • Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts have been causing earthquake-like tremors, with the strongest recorded during her performance of 'Shake It Off'.
  • Researchers from Caltech and UCLA have confirmed that the seismic activity is primarily due to the dancing and jumping motions of the concertgoers.
  • The study, titled 'Shake to the Beat: Exploring the Seismic Signals and Stadium Response of Concerts and Music Fans', analyzed data from Swift's concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • The seismic activity from Swift's concerts has prompted further research into stadium response to such events, with the phenomenon being referred to as 'SwiftQuakes'.
  • Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' has broken multiple records, including becoming the first to gross over $1 billion, and has significantly impacted local economies.
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