Mondial-2026: une onde sismique enregistrée en Espagne après le but de Torres en finale
The World Cup celebrations in Spain resonated throughout the country, and even underground: a seismic wave was recorded in several Spanish cities after the decisive goal in the final, as well as at the final whistle, scientists noted.
Seismometers across Spain recorded vibrations caused by the explosions of joy from fans after Ferran Torres' goal, which gave the national team its second world title in Sunday's final, the Barcelona Geosciences Centre said on Monday.
Researchers analyzed data from the National Geographic Institute (IGN) and the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC), which showed unusual signals related to celebrations in cities like Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz and Granada, they said in a statement.
The sensors detected three distinct peaks of activity during the match: after Torres' goal, after another later goal disallowed by video refereeing, and the strongest vibration recorded after the final whistle.
Scientists explained that these movements were an example of "induced seismicity" caused by human activity, in this case, thousands of fans jumping, shouting and celebrating at the same time.
Similar vibrations were detected during Spain's victory in the Euro 2024 final against England, when goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal triggered measurable ground movements in Madrid and Barcelona.
AFP
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