Imagine scoring so hard that a city shows up on seismic sensors

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Imagine scoring so hard that a city shows up on seismic sensors.

FACTS

  • In Bergen, Norway, a seismic station recorded clear vibrations during Norway’s World Cup match against Iraq.
  • NORSAR said the strongest signals matched Erling Haaland’s goals.
  • Norway won 4-1, with Haaland scoring the first two Norwegian goals.
  • It was not an earthquake, but the noise and movement from excited Norwegian fans.

TAKEAWAY

Football emotions can be huge — and in Bergen, Haaland’s goals were felt far beyond the pitch.

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