ANU scientists to measure Viking clap at Raiders game 

scores of Canberra Raiders fans in green jerseys performing the Viking clap at Canberra stadium

Canberra Weekly

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). 

As part of National Science Week, 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...

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