In a stunning revelation, renowned seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach has reported that Taylor Swift's recent concerts in Seattle triggered seismic activity on a scale comparable to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.
The data was collected during Swift's electrifying performances at Lumen Field on the 22nd and 23rd of July during her Eras tour.
Caplan-Auerbach attributed the ground-shaking phenomenon to the sheer enthusiasm of Taylor Swift's passionate fanbase, known as "Swifties," and the thunderous power of the concert's sound system.
The seismic signals observed during the concerts even outperformed the famous "Beast Quake" that rattled Seattle in 2011, caused by the exuberant celebrations of American football fans when Marshawn Lynch scored a touchdown for the Seattle Seahawks during a match against the New Orleans Saints.
Although the difference in seismic magnitude between the football game and Swift's concerts was merely 0.3, the intensity of the shaking during the concerts was reported to be twice as strong, almost doubling the impact of the previous record.
Caplan-Auerbach compared the data from both concert nights and found an astonishing similarity, with the seismic signals almost identical when overlaid.
The Seattle concerts drew an astounding total of 144,000 fans over the two nights, creating an atmosphere of pure excitement and energy that rippled through the ground.
Taylor Swift herself expressed her gratitude to her Seattle audience in a post on Instagram, labeling the weekend as one of her "favorite weekends ever," and thanking them for their overwhelming support and lively participation.
Seismic activity resulting from music concerts is not entirely unheard of, as demonstrated during a 2011 Foo Fighters concert in New Zealand.
However, Swift's recent performances have undoubtedly left their mark on seismic records, proving the sheer force of her influence and the devotion of her fans.
The concerts in Seattle marked the conclusion of Taylor Swift's long-awaited Eras tour, her first tour in five years, which was nothing short of a sensation, capturing the hearts of fans all across the United States.
As the ground literally trembled beneath her devoted audience, it became evident that Taylor Swift's musical impact transcends the boundaries of the stage, resonating with seismic force throughout the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.