Stands full of jumping fans can trigger mini earthquakes
When the Intercontinental Derby ignites in Istanbul, the coordinated rhythm of fifty thousand fans creates a rhythmic force powerful enough to mimic a natural disaster.
In the heart of Istanbul, the rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe is so intense it literally moves the earth. During their century-old showdowns, seismic detectors placed near the stadiums have recorded spikes measuring 0.1 on the Richter scale. This is not caused by the earth shifting, but by the synchronized jumping of tens of thousands of supporters.