An artificial intelligence summary has revealed that Taylor Swift’s concert at London’s Wembley Stadium caused a “earthquake” with a magnitude of 0.8, which is harmless. Seismometers recorded ground movements during popular songs like Love Story and Shake it Off, with the most impact coming from fans dancing. In Seattle a year ago, a 2.3 magnitude reading was recorded, indicating that readings above 2.5 can cause damage.
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 installed near the Stadium registered ground movements during the performances, showing that different songs caused different movements in the earth. Fans’ dancing was identified as having the biggest effect on how the meters swung.
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 research conducted by University College London and BBC unintentionally highlighted the power of Taylor Swift and the influence she has on her fans. The collaborative effort between AI and human analysis provided a unique perspective on how music can impact the physical environment.