Liverpool fans celebrate during championship victory causing Earth tremor
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Data reveals that a population of 60,415 people generates seismic activity after each target

Liverpool fans celebrated the club's historic title battle to win Tottenham at Anfield, University scientists revealed, causing a series of tremors.

Arne Slot's team beat Tottenham's 20th top champion 5-1 in front of a crowded Anfield Stadium on April 27.

The most significant tremor was caused by Alexis Mac Allister's strike in the 24th minute, which gave Liverpool a 2-1 lead, rising at a peak of 1.74 on the Richter scale.

Geoscientists at the University of Liverpool recorded the data using equipment used to detect earthquakes.

University of Liverpool A chart illustrates the peak amplitude of ground data displacement after Anfield Alexis Mac AllisterUniversity of Liverpool
Liverpool's EPA Alexis Mac Allister celebrates with teammate Luis Diaz after scoring his second goal at Anfield on April 27EPA

Celebration registered 1.74 on Richter after Alexis Mac Allister's goal

The research was conducted in collaboration with the club by Dr. Antoine Septier, Dr. Farnaz Kamranzad and Professor Ben Edwards of the University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences.

Professor Ben Edwards said: "Like natural earthquake events, these targets have produced a stunning outbreak, which was triggered by the pure enthusiasm of Liverpool fans."

“Their passion is actually enough to move the earth.”

Liverpool University A chart illustrates ground data displacements throughout the gameUniversity of Liverpool

Researchers measured ground motion through competition on April 27

The data revealed that a population of 60,415 people generated real seismic activity, especially in response to the targets that scored in the game.

The second-big tremor was 1.60 in height, following Mo Salah's goal in the second half.

Cody Gakpo's efforts were based on 1.03, which was the initial goal of Udogie 1.35 and Luis Diaz banning the equalizer 0.64.

Dr Farnaz Kamranzad (L) of Liverpool University wore brown hair, glasses and a black hooded top. Dr. Antoine Septier (R) has short hair, wearing glasses and a scarf. Both stood outside Anfield Football Stadium and smiled at the camera.University of Liverpool

Dr. Farnaz Kamranzad (L) and Dr. Antoine Septier (R) measure seismic events

Dr. Farnaz Kamranzad said that while the tremor was small and not strong enough to feel in the stands, they were “a clear and lasting mark at Anfield”.

"Every celebration, every celebration leaves a mark at our feet, a collective joyful earthquake fingerprint that was written into the memory of the earth long after the last whistle."

Dr. Antoine Septier said he hopes the experiment will inspire a new generation of seismologists.

“I hope that showing this data will inspire innovative ideas for potential applications and can even enhance the stadium experience,” he said.