The phenomenon where a spirit takes on a physical form that can be seen.
It is beleived that when a spirit presence is in the room, the location of the spirit causes temperature fluctuations.
These can be localised to a certain point, i.e. coldspot, or the entire room.
It is the natural electric field (sometimes thought of as an aurora) that is generated by all living things and many inanimate objects and also man-made electric sources such as lights, radios and wires.
In paranormal investigations the theory is that entities are largely composed of energy which may be electrically based.
By trying to detect EMF it may be possible to locate an otherwise unseen entity. The stronger the EMF detected, the more potential for greater paranormal phenomena.
EVP is the attempt to capture a ghost or spirits voice on audio recording tapes.
Typically there is no voice heard to the people present in the recording but after reviewing the tapes there are strange voices recorded.
These are unexpected, typically circular, occurances in photographs. Sometimes orbs leave a trail, indicating motion.
These are thought to be the first stage of manifestation.
A printed board with letters, numerals, and words used to receive spirit communications. Typically a planchette is employed to spell out words and point out numbers or letters.
German for "noisy ghost". They usually make the biggest impact on physical objects, such as knocking items over, and even in some cases the throwing of items.
A séance is an attempt to communicate with spirits. Normally, a group of 2 or more people will sit, or stand, in a circle and hold hands in an attempt to create energy. In doing this, the spirit will use the energy to try and communicate.
The term for an experiement set up in a room where alot of activity has occurred.
The aim of this is to leave the room empty so the object cannot be moved by an investigator.
The object, if possible should be from the location, and should be placed onto a piece of paper and drawn around to monitor movement.
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