Taylor Swift’s concert at London’s Wembley Stadium caused a “mini-earthquake” with a magnitude of 0.8, which is harmless. Seismometers installed near the stadium recorded ground movements during popular songs like Love Story and Shake it Off, with fans dancing identified as having the biggest impact on how the meters swung. The research conducted by University College London and BBC unintentionally highlighted the power of Taylor Swift and the influence she has on her fans.
The concert organizers wanted to gauge Swift’s popularity, so they worked with University College London to measure the vibrations of the concert. The seismometers registered ground movements during the performances, showing that different songs caused different movements in the earth. In Seattle a year ago, a 2.3 magnitude reading was recorded, indicating that readings above 2.5 can cause damage.
Taylor Swift’s popularity in the United States has been recognized, with all 90,000 seats at Wembley Stadium being sold out during her performances. The impact of her concert in London was measured to have caused slight ground movements, similar to an earthquake magnitude of 0.8. This was also observed during her performance in Edinburgh, Scotland, where seismometers registered significant vibrations.
The collaborative effort between AI and human analysis provided a unique perspective on how music can impact the physical environment. The research revealed that different songs had different impacts on the earth’s vibrations, and that fans’ dancing was particularly influential in causing these movements.
Overall, this study highlights the power of music to influence not only our emotions but also our physical surroundings. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly harmless activities like dancing can have an impact on our environment, albeit a small one compared to more destructive forces like earthquakes or other natural disasters.
