- University of Liverpool scientists used earthquake-monitoring equipment
- Seismic activity was recorded when fans celebrated goals
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Liverpool fans caused a series of tremors when celebrating the club’s title-sealing win over Tottenham, according to scientists at a local university.
Fans at Anfield caused a tremor reaching as high as 1.74 on the Richter scale when cheering a goal scored by Alexis Mac Allister during the 5-1 win.
The result saw Liverpool seal their 20th league win with five games to spare in this year’s campaign.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool attended the match to measure ground movement from the crowd at Anfield.
With equipment which is used to monitor earthquakes, the scientists saw that the 60,145 fans generated seismic activity when reacting to Liverpool’s five goals.
While Mac Allister’s 24th minute strike generated the biggest response, Mohamed Salah’s second half effort wasn’t far behind.
Alexis Mac Allister’s goal sparked the wildest celebrations according to scientists
The University of Liverpool used the Richter scale to monitor the reaction to goals at Anfield
Liverpool sealed their 20th league title crown with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham last Sunday
How Liverpool’s goals measured
- Alexis Mac Allister – 1.74
- Mohamed Salah – 1.60
- Destiny Udogie (OG) – 1.35
- Cody Gakpo – 1.03
- Luis Diaz – 0.64
Cody Gakpo salutes the Anfield faithful after scoring in the win over Tottenham
Celebrations resulting from Egyptian’s goal in front of the Kop end hit 1.6 on the Richter scale.
An own goal from Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie was next best at 1.35 while Cody Gakpo’s effort measured at 1.03.
Luis Diaz’s equaliser was a more subdued 0.64, likely because the effort was initially ruled out for offside only for VAR to overturn the incorrect decision.
The study was conducted by Dr Antoine Septier, Dr Farnaz Kamranzad and Professor Ben Edwards of the University of Liverpool.
‘These were small tremors, not strong enough to be felt in the stands, but powerful enough to leave a clear and lasting mark at Anfield,’ said Dr Kamranzad.
‘Much like natural seismic events, these goals produced bursts of ground-shaking, triggered by the sheer passion of Liverpool fans’ added Professor Edwards.
‘Their enthusiasm was literally powerful enough to move the Earth.’
‘I hope that showing this data will spark innovative ideas for potential applications, perhaps even to enhance the stadium experience,’ said Dr Septier.
‘Moreover, I hope that showing this data will spark innovative ideas for potential applications, perhaps even to enhance the stadium experience.’
