1 hour ago · Tokyo
Coordinated activity gives large pedestrian crowds a distinctive seismic signature

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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Tokyo. The first report grouped here was at 5 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Coordinated activity gives large pedestrian crowds a distinctive seismic signature”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Large pedestrian crowds generate distinctive seismic signals depending on their collective behavior, according to a new study that includes data from Tokyo schools and outdoor gatherings in the United States and Israel. These seismic signals are strongest in the 1–2 hertz frequency band, which is consistent with human walking frequencies.
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Coordinated activity gives large pedestrian crowds a distinctive seismic signature
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