Taylor Swift's Concerts Triggered Earthquake Readings Near Venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, Brings $98 Million Boost to Local Economy
Taylor Swift's three sold-out concerts in Edinburgh, Scotland, triggered small earthquake readings up to nearly four miles from the venue, according to the British Geological Survey. The biggest seismic activity was generated by fans dancing and reached its peak of 160 beats per minute during the song "...Ready For It?" Taylor Swift's songs "Ready For It?", "Cruel Summer" and "Champagne Problems" generated the most significant seismic activity each night. Friday's concert was the most highly attended concert in Scottish history, with around 73,000 people. Officials estimate the concerts brought an economic boost of around $98 million to Edinburgh.
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02Taylor Swift's three sold-out concerts in Edinburgh, Scotland triggered small earthquake
00:07readings up to nearly four miles from the venue, according to the British Geological
00:11Survey.
00:12The biggest seismic activity was generated by fans dancing and reached its peak of 160
00:16beats per minute during the song Ready For It.
00:18Taylor Swift's songs Ready For It, Cruel Summer, and Champagne Problems generated the
00:22most significant seismic activity each night.
00:25Friday's concert broke the record as the most highly attended concert in Scottish history,
00:29with around 73,000 people.
00:32Officials estimate the concert's brought an economic boost of around $98 million to
00:36Edinburgh.
00:37For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.