Earthquake sensors captured Spaniards' World Cup celebrations

Spain’s World Cup celebrations were felt not only across the country but also underground, as detected by seismic sensors. Scientists announced yesterday that seismometers scattered throughout Spain recorded vibrations caused by fans’ celebrations following Fernando Torres’ goal against Argentina, which secured the national team’s second world title, the first having been won in 2010. The Barcelona Geosciences Centre said its researchers analyzed data from Spain’s National Geographic Institute and the Catalan Institute of Geology and Cartography, revealing unusual signals linked to celebrations in several cities, including Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz, and Granada. The centre added in a statement that the sensors captured three distinct bursts of activity during the match: the first after Torres’ goal in the 106th minute of the match, which went to extra time after a goalless draw in New Jersey; the second following another goal that was later disallowed after review by the video assistant referee; and the third, and strongest, after the final whistle.