Taylor Swift Causes an Earthquake In Seattle
Swifties took 'Shake It Off' too seriously at The Eras Tour
Swifties are well known for being one of the most loyal fanbase an artist could ask for, and Taylor has given us a lot to talk about lately.
Getting a ticket for one of ‘The Eras Tour’ has been a true challenge worldwide, then, some fans declared that they suffered a post-concert amnesia after her shows. But now, the Swifties have caused an earthquake. Yes, a real earthquake! Even though it was a small and not dangerous one, it happened.
The Eras Tour — Seattle
Last weekend, Taylor Swift took her spectacular Tour to Seattle, and it was a show to remember! She rocked the stage for two back-to-back nights, treating the audience to an incredible three-hour concert. While every tour stop has been amazing, the Seattle concert had a “true impact”.
@renee.roaming this weekend… no words 🥹🫶🏼 #seattleerastour #seattletstheerastour #taylorswift #seattleerastournight1 #seattleerastournight2 ♬ original sound – taswiftclips
The energy and excitement from the crowd were so intense that it actually caused seismic activity, registering as a magnitude 2.3 earthquake, as confirmed by seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach. In fact, Jackie saw a difference of 26 minutes between the time the quake struck the first night and the second. The reason? Taylor’s second Seattle date was delayed by nearly half an hour.
A magnitude of 2.3 on the Richter scale is equivalent to a minor earthquake. From 4 it is considered light and from 6 it is strong. Taylor’s fans in Seattle definitely brought the house down with their enthusiasm!
Swifties vs. Seattle Seahawks fans
Swifties flooded Lumen Field stadium, with over 70,000 attendees each night. Caplan-Auerbach drew an comparison between the seismic activity caused by the ‘Shake It Off’ singer’s concerts and a remarkable event in Seattle’s history: the incredible touchdown by Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks against the New Orleans Saints in 2011.
I guess I should show the data. Swifties > Seahawks fans.
(except data from the concert may not be caused by the fans–it may be the sound system, so not really a fair comparison). pic.twitter.com/szwowOYQFi
— Jackie Caplan-Auerbach 🇺🇦 🌻 (@geophysichick) July 27, 2023
Despite the results indicating that Swifties caused double the seismic activity compared to Seahawks fans, Caplan-Auerbach clarifies that various factors need consideration, such as, music, speakers, and rhythm involved in any concert.
What I love is being able to share that this is science… It doesn’t have to happen in a lab with a white coat. Observations and day-to-day experiences are science»–expressed Caplan-Auerbach to CNN.
Witnesses to the concert, such as CNN journalist Chloe Melas, said that «you could literally feel the ground shaking under your feet».
Future Concerts
On July 28, today, The Eras Tour is making its way to Santa Clara in Northern California. Next month, Taylor Swift will be treating Los Angeles to six exciting shows, wrapping up her US tour run. After that, she’s taking «Eras» across the globe, starting with a show in Mexico City on August 24. Get ready for an unforgettable international tour with Taylor!