Common Paranormal Terms
Here is a list of some of the common terms used in the paranormal field. This is not a complete list as there are a lot of terms used. For more information check out http://www.paranormal-encyclopedia.com/.
EVP-Electronic Voice Phenomena-
This is a voice that comes through on a recording, either video or a voice recorder, that you don't hear at the time the recording was being made.
EMF-Electromagnetic Field-
a field of force associated with a moving electric charge equivalent to an electric field
and a magnetic field at right angles to each other and to the direction of propagation
Orb-
A type of anomaly that appears in photographs, especially digital flash photography,
in which objects appear floating in the air.
Ghost/spirit-
An apparition of a deceased person.
Demon-
An evil spirit in traditional Jewish and Christian belief. This is a non-human entity.
IR-
Infrared. Infrared lights are used to enable cameras (video and photo) to "see" in low light to complete darkness.
Anomaly-
Something that does not appear normal in photos and video.
Disembodied Voice/Sound-
Unexplained voices, or sounds, that come from no explainable or apparent source.
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EVP-Electronic Voice Phenomena-
This is a voice that comes through on a recording, either video or a voice recorder, that you don't hear at the time the recording was being made.
EMF-Electromagnetic Field-
a field of force associated with a moving electric charge equivalent to an electric field
and a magnetic field at right angles to each other and to the direction of propagation
Orb-
A type of anomaly that appears in photographs, especially digital flash photography,
in which objects appear floating in the air.
Ghost/spirit-
An apparition of a deceased person.
Demon-
An evil spirit in traditional Jewish and Christian belief. This is a non-human entity.
IR-
Infrared. Infrared lights are used to enable cameras (video and photo) to "see" in low light to complete darkness.
Anomaly-
Something that does not appear normal in photos and video.
Disembodied Voice/Sound-
Unexplained voices, or sounds, that come from no explainable or apparent source.
If you have any questions please contact us!