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| Something that is out of place and unexplained. In paranormal studies, it refers to any phenomena that we cannot explain. Example: A lens flare in a photo is not an anomaly, but an orb that we cannot explain is an anomaly. |
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| The appearance of a ghost or spirit, usually taking the form of a visual image of a deceased individual in either real life or on film. However there are apparitions based on each of the five senses. Usually visual, auditory, tactile, or olfactory apparitions appear in conjunction with each other, but occasionally only one of the senses are involved. Very rarely is the sense of taste involved. |
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| Cold spots are small areas where the air temperature is colder than it's surrounding. It is believed that when spirits are present and trying to manifest, they draw in energy and cause the air to become colder. |
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| Electro Magnetic Field, or Electro Magnetic Frequency. As the name suggests, it's a combination of electrical and magnetic fields. You'll find high EMF levels around power sources, fuse boxes, electrical outlets, computer monitors, microwave ovens, etc. Unexplained EMF fields often indicate something paranormal. EMF fields can be measured with various tools, including an EMF meter or a hiking compass. |
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| An instrument for measuring the magnitude and direction of a magnetic field typically used by paranormal researchers to detect a ghost’s magnetic energy. |
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| A conscious, interactive ghost, Any being, including people and ghosts. |
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| Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) is the method of capturing disembodied voices on a audio recording during an investigation. Usually these voices are not heard by the investigators present, but heard later on during the analysis of evidence collected during the investigation. |
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| Ridding a person or a location of evil spirits by using religious rites. The banishment of an entity or entities i.e. spirits, ghosts and demons that is thought to possess or haunt a location or human being or animal. The ritual, which can be religious in nature, is conducted by an exorcist who will call upon a Higher Power to cast away any evil forces that may reside there. |
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| The continuous manifestation of inexplicable phenomena associated with the presence of ghosts or spirits attached to a particular location. |
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| An intelligent haunting is when a spirit is present that is aware of it's surrounding and interacts with occupants in the dwelling. It is the spirit that was once living on earth in physical form. |
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| A Photographed anomaly that appears as a blanket of light. There is no substantial proof that these are related to paranormal phenomenon. |
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| A spherical ball of light, allegedly the true spirit form. One theory is that orbs are the beginning of the manifestation process. Orbs can be often caught in photographs. |
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| Anything that occurs outside the norm and is unexplainable by science. |
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| The study of mental abilities and effects outside the usual realm of psychology. Parapsychology includes the study of ESP, ghosts, luck, psychokinesis, and other paranormal phenomena. |
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| The word Poltergeist means "noisy ghost" in German. Poltergeists are rare, but when they exist they are centered around an agent. Poltergeists causes disruptive activity through the manipulation of material objects. Activity associated with a Poltergeist could be knocking and rappings on the wall, slamming of doors, levitation of objects and objects being thrown. It is believed that Poltergeist is the result of emotional distress of the person it is centered around. |
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| This is the playback of a past event, trapped in a continuous loop. It is often associated with past events involving great trauma and tragedy. A person is seen or heard performing a repetitive action—walking down a flight of stairs, crossing a garden, screaming in agony—at the same time or place and by many different independent witnesses. Researchers believe that it is possible for certain building materials to retain the energy of an event, and "record" it electromagnetically in a similar way to modern video or audio tape, and then replay the eerie fragment when the atmospheric conditions are right, or when a person who is especially sensitive to its bizarre energy passes by. |
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| Easily confused with normal shadows, these dark ghostly apparitions are often spotted at a distance or in peripheral vision, and are between two and ten feet long. They are often experienced as a small darting essence in the corner of the eye, or as a larger and more menacing humanoid presence. |
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| A sudden and unexplainable jump on an Electromagnetic Field Detector (EMF) causing it to quickly rise and fall or "peg" the meter. |
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| The actual consciousness or soul of an individual that has passed on and continues to be observed in an area. There are four main reasons that spirits exist: (1) The person does not realize that he or she is dead; (2) there is unfinished business or an un kept promise after death; (3) the spirit is simply saying goodbye to a loved one; and (4) the spirit has returned to offer advice. |
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| The center of spiritual energy, where it is focused or concentrated. Usually accompanied by cold spots, electromagnetic disturbances, and increased paranormal activity. Since the time of Descartes, this has indicated the rotation of cosmic energy around a central point or axis. Beginning in the mid-19th century, the word "vortex" has meant any whirling movement of energy or particles. Some people use this term to explain lines or narrow cylinders that appear highlighted in ghost photos. |
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| An Acoustical or electrical noise of which the intensity is the same at all frequencies within a given band. |
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