Canada Shakes: Montreal Canadiens Fans Trigger Earthquakes Celebrating NHL Playoffs Win Over Buffalo
Montreal Canadiens fans celebrated their team's overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, causing measurable seismic activity. Natural Resources Canada recorded tremors during key moments of the game, reflecting the intense excitement of the crowd. The event drew a significant police presence to manage the celebrations and potential unrest.
- ▪The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime against the Sabres, triggering seismic activity.
- ▪Tremors of 0.5 on the Richter scale were registered during the games.
- ▪The celebrations involved around 21,000 fans inside the Bell Centre and 20,000 outside.
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