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Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Research
Coverage of Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Research in the Nexus archive.
- Fan reaction after Mexico’s first goal Tuesday triggered earthquake monitors
Mexico's Julián Quiñones scored a goal during a World Cup match against Ecuador, triggering seismic instruments due to fans' collective celebrations. Seismographs detected artificial vibrations at the Mexico City Stadium, with some stations registering activity comparable to a small-scale earthquake. Similar incidents occurred during a 2018 World Cup match involving Mexico.