Seismic Activity Triggered by Taylor Swift's Performance

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The seismic activity captured during Taylor Swift's performance of 'Shake It Off' triggered the strongest vibrations of the three-hour set, particularly peaking at the start of the chorus. These readings led to scientific research by Jackie Kaplan-Auerbach from Western Washington University, who presented her findings at the American Geophysical Union. This research was part of a broader study on seismic activity associated with crowd behavior, initially focused on an American football game for the Seattle Seahawks.

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