Oasis could be set to break huge Taylor Swift records when they play Croke Park
We can reveal data scientists from The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies are hoping to measure the seismic activity from Oasis' two sold out shows at Croke Park this Saturday and Sunday.
While a study has not been specifically commissioned for the reunion tour, boffins are hoping to use the data tools they put in place for Taylor Swift's sold-out shows at the Aviva Stadium last year.
Dr. Patrick Smith, a Technical Officer at DIAS Geophysics for the Irish National Seismic Network, said: "A Swiftquake was a specific project and wouldn't be a typical activity of the Geophysics section so they haven't deployed anything specially for the concerts. Taylor Swift performs on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Aviva Stadium on June 28, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland (Image: Charles McQuillan/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
"We do have the permanent Irish National Seismic Network stations though, as well as several citizen science instruments (raspberry shakes) around the Dublin area. We can take a look at the data next week, it is likely that seismic activity will be detected.
"DIAS Geophysics operate the Irish National Seismic Network, which is co-funded by Geological Survey Ireland.
"All data and information collected by the network is open to the public and freely available on a designated website, www.insn.ie. This high-quality data is also submitted to international databases and is used by scientists and researchers worldwide.
"Quake Shake is a citizen science seismology project and is co-financed by Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and Geological Survey Ireland.
"The programme is run by DIAS Geophysics section. Quake Shake utilises Raspberry Shake seismometers, offering participants a hands-on experience in monitoring and understanding seismic activities.
"Whether you're a student, teacher, or a curious member of the public, Quake Shake provides a unique platform to actively contribute to seismic research.
"A number of Raspberry Shakes have been distributed to attendees of Quake Shake public events and participants in last year's workshop for teachers. Laura Reilly is our Community Seismology Officer, unfortunately she is currently on leave."
According to Ladbrokes, the Gallagher brothers are 3/1 to break seismic records in Ireland with their concert.
Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: "Little by little the Oasis boys are getting better man with each concert that goes by.
"Some might say Dublin will be the biggest and best yet, with earth-shattering noise on the cards."
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