Oasis Gig at murrayfield stadium Named Most “ground-Shaking” Concert in 20 Years
Oasis’s 2009 performance at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium has been identified as the most “ground-shaking” concert at the venue in the past two decades, according to new seismic data analysis.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) revealed the Gallagher brothers’ last Scottish gig topped the chart for peak earthshaking power.
Their June 2009 show, registering a peak power of 215.06Kw, was more than twice as powerful as the next strongest event, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2004 concert (106.87Kw).
It also surpassed Kings of Leon in 2011 and Taylor Swift’s performance last June. Measurements were taken by seismographs used to monitor earthquakes, picking up vibrations from the crowd’s movements and the concert’s sound system.
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Taylor Swift Concerts Registered as Seismic Events in Edinburgh
Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated concerts at Edinburgh’s murrayfield Stadium are generating more than just excitement – they’re causing measurable ground vibrations, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS). The BGS has confirmed that the energy released by fans jumping and dancing at the concerts is being registered on their seismic sensors.the phenomenon isn’t new. In fact, an Oasis concert at the same venue in 2009 previously held the record for the most “ground-shaking” performance of the past two decades. The BGS noted at the time that the concert’s energy was so significant it registered on their instruments,leading a BGS seismologist to playfully comment that it “couldn’t be more fitting in terms of topping our seismic music chart.” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-edinburgh-seismic-activity-bgs-oasis-b2367599.html
The BGS maintains a comprehensive archive of continuous ground motion recordings from seismic sensors across the UK, stretching back several decades. This data is used to study earthquakes and other geological events,but it can also capture the vibrations created by large crowds.
“The main contributing factors are going to be how energetic the crowd is,” explained BGS seismologist Callum Harrison. “If they’re jumping along with the music, how high or how fast are they jumping?” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-edinburgh-seismic-activity-bgs-oasis-b2367599.html
Harrison added that it’s “certainly possible” Swift’s current concerts could surpass the energy levels recorded during the 2009 Oasis performance. he emphasized the importance of studying these events, stating, “Improving our understanding of past earthquakes is an critically important part of BGS research in trying to understand and mitigate the seismic risk around the contry.” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-edinburgh-seismic-activity-bgs-oasis-b2367599.html
While the vibrations caused by concerts are not hazardous, they offer a unique way to visualize the collective energy of a large crowd and provide interesting data for the BGS’s ongoing research. The BGS will continue to monitor the concerts throughout the weekend to determine if Swifties can break the previous record.