Might we get a fitting sequel to Beast Quake?
When Marshawn Lynch broke nine tackles on his way to scoring the winning touchdown in a 2011 NFL playoff game against the New Orleans, fans got so excited that their energy actually registered on nearby seismographs. The legend of “Beast Quake” was also born.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has since made a habit of installing seismographs at CenturyLink Field in order to get more accurate measurements.
They’ll be doing it again on Sunday for the MLS Cup final between the Seattle Sounders at Toronto FC.
“Fans simply yelling will be of no interest to us; however their jumping up and down should generate vibrations in the stadium and even be transmitted through the ground to sites at some distance,” the PNSN explained in its announcement. “The SounderFC fans are particularly well known for their synchronized rhythmic jumping together, which should generate very strong seismic signals. Just how strong; that is the question we hope to answer.”
The results will be available in real-time on the organization’s website.
