Scientists to measure ’footy quake’ at Raiders game

Canberra Raiders fans do their traditional Viking Clap. Photo: NRL Imagery - If you've ever thought you felt the Earth move under your feet at a Canberra Raiders game, you might soon have scientific proof thanks to researchers from The Australian National University (ANU). Professor Malcolm Sambridge and his team will measure the seismic activity caused by the Viking Clap and crowd reaction to big moments at this Sunday's game at GIO Stadium. They will install a seismometer underneath the stands that can pick up both audio waves and those transmitted into the ground - like when fans stamp their feet. "We're hoping to be able to see a 'footy quake' when a try is scored. It's likely to be slightly bigger when the Raiders score of course," Professor Sambridge said. "It's a general interest project for us, something we are curious to understand.