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Ghost hunting has been picking
up steam with more technology
available & TV shows. This page
will serve as a start to learn about
basic ghost hunting. Be sure to
read the ghost hunters page for
more info on ghost hunting
beyond this page! Below you will
find page after page of ghost
hunting information to explore.
Take time & learn the basics of
ghost hunting before you take a
leap into it. We also recommend
joining a local ghost hunting
group to learn first hand.

The following is a list of ghost hunting definitions to
catch you up to speed with hunting ghosts (select
some of the keywords for more information on ghost
hunting):

Amulet - A piece of jewelry believed to have special powers to ward
off evil.

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. Read: Ghosts Camera

Charms - Jewelry worn by ghost hunters because of the belief in its
special powers to repel evil.

Crystal Ball - Used by mediums who are usually in contact with
ghosts or spirit helpers.

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.

Intelligent Haunting - When spirits dwell in a specific area and
demonstrate an interaction with those here in the physical realm.

Kinetic Energy - Description for the movement of objects by a ghost.
A physical manifestation of an unseen force which may move, throw
or even destroy objects. These ghosts are known as "Poltergeists"
(German for "noisy ghost").

Orb - Orbs are believed to be energy or the spirit and soul of
individuals, which show up as circles or balls of light in photos -
varying in size, color and opacity. I personally believe them to be
departed spirits whose soul is "enlightened," hence they are seen as
"light." The whiter or brighter the light, the more truth is known by
them. As a side note, it is important to know that dust, rain or snow
directly in front of the camera can also appear to be orbs in a
photograph.

Motion Sensors and Detectors - Some paranormal investigators
use motion detectors to watch for unseen object or infrared (heat)
movement.

Plasma/Plasmoid - Moving orbs caught during the time of camera
exposure. Orbs have also been filmed moving, on video. In photos,
they appear as streaking light or as an orb with a tail showing the
path of motion. These are also known as "supercharged orbs" in
motion.

Poltergeist - German for "noisy ghost." These ghosts manifest in the
physical enough to produce sounds and the movement of objects.
See Kinetic Energy.

Residual Haunting - When a spirit is seen doing the same thing over
and over, many believe this to be simply an energy imprint or
residual haunting. In other words, a strong, traumatic event that
occurred in some other time, repeating itself over and over. Usually
these spirits do not interact with those who see them. My opinion, is
that this could simply be a state of mind I call "hell;" being trapped by
one's own mind in darkness or lack of understanding. Sort of reliving
of an event perhaps through fear, guilt or condemnation until that
spirit finds truth and freedom.

Shadow People / Dark Shadows - Unexplainable dark shadows in
photos and video which sometimes may be seen with the naked eye.
Many believe these to be demons, but I believe they are departed
spirits who are in darkness currently. In other words, the state of
their soul is visible as darkness instead of light. That is not to say
they are bad people, but simply people who are void of truth or bound
by untruths.

Talisman - Something that produces extraordinary effects, especially
in averting or repelling evil.

Thermal Scanners/Thermometers - Used to detect cold or hot spots
which can indicate paranormal activity.

Vortex or Vortices - A long streak across a photo that may be
caused by a very high-speeding "orb;" some believe vortices are a
gateway between both realms (physical and spirit realms). They are
usually white in color and may appear as a funnel-shape. Camera
straps, human hair, a tree branch, etc., right in front of the camera
lens during exposure have been notoriously mistaken for a vortex. It
is important to make sure anything that may interfere with your photo
is removed from within the front of the camera.

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