Taylor Swift’s energetic Edinburgh concerts sparked seismic activity, which the British Geological Survey (BGS) detected. The seismic activity, recorded by monitoring stations up to 6 kilometres away, peaked during performances of “Cruel Summer,” “Ready For It?” and “Champagne Problems.”
The BGS noted that the most vigorous dancing happened on June 7, with each concert night producing notable seismic readings. The data suggested that on “Ready For It?”, the crowd’s energy reached 160 beats per minute, equivalent to about 80 kW of electricity, comparable to the output of 10–16 car batteries.
Despite the seismic activity recorded, the vibrations were not perceptible beyond the immediate vicinity of the event. The British Geological Survey (BGS) identified the Friday concert as the most energetic, reporting ground movement of 23.4 nanometers..
Callum Harrison, a BGS seismologist, expressed excitement over this unique measurement. “It’s fascinating that we’ve been able to monitor the impact of thousands of fans remotely. This experience has been thrilling, providing insight into a different kind of seismic activity,” he stated on the BGS website.
