Did the Seahawks fans cause an earthquake?

You’re gonna hear them roar. Seattle Seahawks fans triggered the earthquake seismometer at the nearby University of Washington with the loudness of their cheers as Jimmy Graham scored a game-winning touchdown during Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

Are Seahawks fans loud?

SEATTLE — It’s no secret the Seattle Seahawks have some of the loudest fans in the NFL. The team first made their mark in the Guinness World Records with crowd noise at 137.6 decibels during the Seahawks’ victory over the New Orleans Saints in 2013. The twist is the loops are unique to each team’s stadium.

How loud is the Seattle Seahawks stadium?

Centurylink Field (Seattle Seahawks) Since the 2013 season, the Seahawks fans have been one roaring thunder in every game, with the noise reaching up to 137 decibels.

What was the magnitude of the Beast Quake?

The sustained fervor inspired by Lynch’s 67-yard scamper reached a peak acceleration of roughly 1/20,000th of a G, and a peak motion of 1/100th of a millimeter — registering as a highly localized magnitude 1 or 2 earthquake.

What did the Beast Quake register?

But the epic Beast Quake was more than a heroic run. It was an earthquake. The 12th man shook the stands so violently that those vibrations in the ground registered as a man-made earthquake, a M=2 on the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

What makes Seattle Seahawks stadium so loud?

The overhang protects most fans from the chance of rain during the game, so it is a welcomed addition playing in Seattle. Along with the overhang over the ground, the playing surface has hard materials that don’t absorb sound, making the stadium feel louder.

Who has the loudest stadium in the world?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arrowhead Stadium holds the current Guinness Word Record for loudest sports stadium. It’s also known worldwide for tailgating fans in its parking lots before Chiefs games.

Why is Seattle so loud?

Along with the overhang over the ground, the playing surface has hard materials that don’t absorb sound, making the stadium feel louder. Finally, the north end zone bleachers are aluminum, so fans stomping on them amplify the noise for sporting events.

Who are the loudest football fans?

Turk Telecom Arena held the record for the loudest crowd roar in a sports stadium, when Galatasaray fans hit 131 decibels. Fans manage to turn Turk Telecom Arena into hell. Their chants Marsi and Cim Bom Burya can intimidate any team.

Why do they call it Beast Quake?

The play’s name derives from Lynch’s nickname “Beast Mode” and the subsequent celebration of Seahawks fans registering on a nearby seismograph.