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scotland The fans caused something like a small earthquake during their wild celebration After two dramatic stoppage-time goals against denmark saw steve clarke’s side Ensured participation in its first World Cup since 1998,
The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded seismic activity equivalent to an “extremely small earthquake” shortly thereafter. kenny mcleanA half-line strike in the 98th minute that lofted Kasper Schmeichel electrified Hampden Park.
BGS said Maclean’s target was picked up by its monitors at the Glasgow Geothermal Observatory in Dalmarnock, about 2 km from Hampden.
The readings, taken between 9.48pm and 9.50pm local time – when McLean’s audacious shot hit the net – were measured as bouncing between -1 and zero. richter scale and produced the equivalent of 200 kilowatts, enough to power 25 to 40 car batteries.
It was the second burst of noise experienced in stoppage time, with Kieran Tierney’s brilliant 93rd-minute curling strike giving Scotland a vital 3-2 lead to snatch automatic World Cup qualification back from the Danes.
Tierney’s goal also registered on the Richter scale as it came at the full-time whistle on Tuesday, securing a 4-2 victory that sealed Scotland’s place in next summer’s tournament final.
Stadium events causing seismic activity are not unheard of in Scotland. Taylor Swift’s concert in Edinburgh last year was also recorded on the Richter scale.
Additional reporting from Reuters