Paranormal Definitions #1

GhostHunting Definitions

Anomaly - Something found on a picture, photograph, video or voice

recording that has no explainable source

Apparition - A spirit that is in human form and usually visible to the

naked eye; or may appear in a photo undetected originally by the

naked eye. Often this anomaly is dressed in period clothing. Very

hard to capture on film but many have reported seeing this type of

ghost. This is the "Hollywood Type" ghost featured in many movies.

Cameras - Paranormal investigators use both digital and 35mm

cameras. Digital cameras are great because they seem more adept

at capturing anomalies and give instant results. They are also

cheaper to use than film

Charms - Jewelry worn by ghost hunters because of the belief in its

special powers to repel evil.

Dowsing Rods - Two rods held out in front of one which cross when

paranormal activity is present. For years, dowsing rods have been

used to find water for wells, and burial sites. They are an

inexpensive tool for those sensitive enough to use them (about 80%

are!), to help detect areas of paranormal activity for confirmation with

photos and other detection devices

Ectoplasm - The term used for a smoke-like or fog looking mist that

appears in photos but was not discernible by the human eye. This

phenomena has been captured in the midst of large groups of

people, as well

EMF Meter - A meter for measuring electromagnetic fields. Spirits

have been found to interrupt or even create their own electromagnetic

fields. Compasses can also be used to detect changes in EMF's. A

spike in EMF activity could represent spirit activity and is an excellent

tool of the paranormal investigator to locate areas to study and

collaborate evidence of the presence of ghosts.

Energy Lights - These show up on photos as colored lights during

some manifestations of hauntings. They usually are not visible to

the naked eye and can appear in different colors such as red, orange

or green

EVP - "Electronic Voice Phenomenon" is the recording of audio tapes

at a suspected haunted site; and although no voices were heard at

the time of the recording, unexplained voices may be discovered

during playback of the audio tape. Both digital recorder and

traditional tape recorders may be used with an external microphone