According to the local seismologist department, the seismic activity was on par with a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, earning the distinctive moniker of the 'Swiftie Quake'
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00:00 Taylor Swift's Erastore concert in Seattle had an astonishing effect.
00:04 It actually caused an earthquake.
00:06 The talented singer performed in Lumen Field in Seattle on July 22 and 23.
00:11 And according to seismologist Jackie Kaplan, her show triggered seismic activity in the
00:15 city.
00:16 The local seismologist department reported that the seismic activity was comparable to
00:20 a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, leading to this unique event being nicknamed the "Swifty
00:28 earthquake".
00:36 During her show, Swift gave an electrifying performance of her chart-topping hits "Blank
00:40 Space" and "Shake It Off".
00:42 In evidently setting of significant tremors, the seismic activity lasted for hours, surpassing
00:48 even the infamous "Beastquake" in both duration and magnitude, registering much higher
00:53 on the scale.
00:54 Interestingly, Swift herself was completely unaware of the seismic impact her concert
00:58 had on the city.
00:59 After the show, she took to her Instagram handle to express her gratitude to the fans.
01:04 She wrote, "Seattle, that was genuinely one of my favorite weekend ever.
01:08 Thank you for everything.
01:09 All the cheering, screaming, jumping, dancing and singing at the top of your lungs."
01:15 As far as the tour itself, it's been considered one of the most expensive tours ever, with
01:20 an estimated cost of around $100 million.
01:23 That's a testament to the grand scale and production value of Taylor Swift's era tour.
01:28 The concert in Seattle was clearly a massive success, as around 1.44 lakh tickets were
01:34 sold for the shows on July 22 and 23.
01:37 Fans from all over flocked to witness the extraordinary event, making it a memorable
01:42 and historic experience for everyone involved.
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01:51 (upbeat music)