Many groups and investigators in the field of paranormal research and investigation tend to advertise or tell clients that they
have the ability to remove or take an energy from a location that has paranormal activity. This is not always true do to the fact
that several natural elements that exist within an environment can contribute to energy being trapped or be more active at
times then at others. Most investigative groups that don't take the time to look at the soil and water tables in a location and
can overlook true factors that aid in what we call and environmental haunt. This is very common and do to high mineral
content in locations, taking soil samples and having them tested should be a key step in paranormal investigation. For
example areas high in minerals like Quartz, Lime, Granite, and Iron or Iron ores can be a big part of a haunting. Energy can be
stored in these types of minerals. Just like we use quartz in watches and in circuit boards to store information in our
computers, and even cell phones. Under the conditions energy's that are in the process of change, energy can be trapped in
locations high in these types of minerals. As well as under the right conditions can be released. Thus creating a atmosphere
right for paranormal activity. However this knowledge of what APRT likes to call "Paranormal Awareness"  isn't out there for
the public to know. The majority of studies done based on energy fall into the realm of quantum physics and the general study
of energy.

Knowing that energy is constant and can not be created or destroyed it makes sense that these types of theory should be
followed to properly diagnosis a haunting whether due to environment or some other factor. Looking into the geological
aspect of a location and what minerals are present can greatly add to claims of activity. As well as give a client some piece of
mind that the things they witness associated with the paranormal can be explained to some degree. All paranormal groups
should take the time to look into these things as it, isn't hard to take a soil and water sample and have it analysed by your
local water department and soil conservation society usually found in any city or town. These key elements can also help to
properly diagnosis a haunting. Most if not all locations have some sort of conductive element that exist naturally with the
ground. The key is to find what minerals in the area are highest and if these minerals are of the highest  conductive nature,
then you know there is very good chance to catch paranormal activity, through investigative technique.   See an example of an
environmental haunting
CLICK HERE!!

With this knowledge, and armed with the proper awareness of how minerals play a part in an environmental haunt. It's
theoretically possible that an energy can NOT be removed unless steps where taken to remove all elements in the way of
water and mineral from the ground where a location is said to have activity. I ask that people who read this take into
consideration before asking a paranormal group or even clergy to remove a spirit/energy from a home or area keep in mind
that the elements that exist within nature herself may not allow that to happen. House Blessing and Cleansing are a simple
physiological way to make a person temporarily feel better about there situation. In many cases the energy responsible for
the activity will return do to the mineral content. However giving hard facts to what may cause a location to be haunted is far
better in my opinion to better understand. As opposed to making a temporary solution for a problem that will not go away.
While many families don't want to move from a home with activity, either understanding the situation or deciding that a move
is necessary may be what has to be done to get away from the activity. In the situation that a family moves from a home to
another and still suffers the same activity, the mineral content may be just as high or higher in a new location. So taking
these soil samples are important as well as the placement of underground rivers and streams or areas close to water as
this will also play a part in helping energy to travel well. If you have questions about this article please feel free to contact me
at
FounderFaithSerafin@AlabamaGhostHunters.com



Different kinds of Haunts-First of all let me just say that most people think that because a place is labeled as being "Haunted"
that it is a bad thing. This is not necessarily true. In most cases some form of energy is trapped in an area and can not
disburse itself. This can be due to anything from environment to psychological issues of an individual. We do not dismiss any
claim of an area being haunted without investigation, but a lot of times person's believing to be plagued with ghost or demons
can contribute the activity to a form of poltergeist activity called "PK" or Physco Kinetic. This form of poltergeist activity can be
contributed to a single persons own energy levels as well as surroundings. Every living being carries a certain about of energy.
Some more then others and in different forms as well. When a single person witnesses multiple episode of paranormal
activity. (apparitions, cold and hot spots, tingling of the skin, nausea, objects moving, etc.) In many PK cases it is the individual
themselves that are outwardly manifesting the activity. This is why some types of paranormal activity can only be documented
while certain individuals are present in an investigation.



  • Other forms of Poltergeist Haunts-Poltergeist is the most common form of haunt do to it's well rounded
    nature. Other forms of poltergeist haunts can range from recurring dreams, to life long issues due to activity
    passing from generation to generation. The most common complaints do to poltergeist haunts is that of a
    physical nature. Poltergeist are able to move objects, physically touch a person, in some rare and extreme
    cases even interact (also known as an intelligent poltergeist) Also a renovation or disturbing of places known
    to have poltergeist activity can elevate activity with these types of haunts. There are many theories on
    poltergeist, and these are just a few. To properly diagnose a haunt a lot of paranormal knowledge as well as
    field experience is key.


  • Residual Haunts-A Residual Haunt is a form of haunt where an energy may not know that is has left a living
    body. Many times with residual haunts energies go threw the same routines they did while they where in a
    living state. Usually many person's whom witness these types of haunts all report the same types of activity.
    These residual haunts are more common in older places. Many people don't think about it but here in the U.S.
    We Investigate places as old as 200 to 300 years. Many locations overseas with paranormal activity can be
    centuries old and reports of residual style haunts can be centuries old as well. Many times even with removal
    of a building or site where activity is present an entity will stay in that area due to the make up of the
    environment (minerals and elements within the ground). Most residual style haunts are non-intelligent and
    really aren't worth worrying about unlike poltergeist. However I have heard of some cases where they are but
    they are rare.


  • Demonic Haunts-In Demonic Style haunts an entity or energy is of a negative nature and can be dangerous in
    many cases. They are highly intelligent and there are world wide reports of demonic haunts that range in
    style to ancient ruins plagued with centuries of "bad stuff" to tales of possession and more commonly of
    stigmata. Stigmata is when an entity or energy can actually manifest a physical assault on an individual. This
    can range from scratches, and burns to pressure on the chest and headache. We usually diagnose a
    demonic haunt with the dismissal of environmental issues in a place or if the energy seems to be present
    without person's more commonly prone to witness it. A TRUE demonic haunt is a rare phenomenon and can
    only officially be documented by clergy. However extensive study in demonology is a key factor in giving a real
    diagnosis of a demonic haunt.  Demonic haunts should not be taken lightly and in the event that an individual
    may even think they are plagued by such an energy immediate action should be taken. Most demonic haunts
    seem to grow with time. The longer a negative energy stays in a place the more havoc it can reap upon
    person's and places. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TAKING ON THIS STYLE HAUNT IF YOU ARE AN
    INEXPERIENCED GROUP OF GHOST HUNTERS!


  • Intelligent Haunts-Intelligent style haunts are most common in spirits of younger person's crossed over.
    However they are reported in the form of an adult also. Intelligent style haunts can and will interact with an
    individual many times in doing EVP work (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) question's can be asked and these
    intelligent energies will answer you. Many times they will make themselves know to try to get attention or
    maybe they just like to see the living get scared of what they do. This is also common in Demonic Haunts.


  • EVP-EVP stands for Electronic Voice Phenomenon. This is when a digital or analog (magnetic tape) recorder
    can be used to record voices and sounds not heard by the naked ear. In many cases with EVP, question's can
    be asked during an investigation and these energies and entities will actually answer you. However before
    ruling an EVP as authentic we will check a location for elements that can contribute to EVP. Such as minerals
    inside of buildings materials, paints, and plasters that help record sound.


  • Mist, Shadow People, and different forms of Manifestation

"Shadow People" are a phenomenon known to many paranormal investigators. When an entity doesn't have the
ability to manifest itself totally it can use the shadows to move and communicate. In theory shadow people don't
have the mass energy to manifest so an environment suitable for manifestation and communication may require
them to be present in the shadows and in dark places. It takes less energy to move in the dark then it does to in the
daylight. A lot of paranormal groups in the field will mistakingly label these types of manifestation as evil do to a fear
factor. This is not always the case, It's a simple case of physics and shouldn't be feared unless negative issue are
associated with shadow people.

"Ectoplasmic Mist" may be the hardest to explain. There are several theories on this phenomenon. It is a form of
manifestation. More commonly then none it is seen rather then photographed. Photographs of true mist are not
rare but not common either. Our group has thousands of photographs and although we have personally witnessed
mist.  We have yet to photograph a mist that we could conclude beyond the shadow of a doubt that it is
paranormal. However I can say that it appears and dissipates quickly therefore making true mist very hard to
photograph.

"Vapors" Vapors are very similar to mist in that there are for the most part transparent and dissipate quickly.
However Vapors seem to have a more liquid flow to them (hence the term Vapor) Also it has been reported that
the feeling of a "web" like substance is on your skin when these vapors are present.  

"Full Body Apparition" This is what most paranormal groups refer to as the Holly Grail of Paranormal Investigation.
Rare and always a treat many groups set out solely to capture this phenomenon. A full body apparition is when an
entity will actually  take on a true human, or animal form. Features are distinct and in these rare cases most of the
time they are intelligent. However I have heard reports of full body apparition with residual haunts as well.

Articles written by
Faith Serafin:Founder/Lead Investigator for APRT





  • Orbs-It is an established fact of science that living organisms produce, contain, and utilize electrical energy for all, and
    complex actions. In fact, the human body produces a substantial amount of bio electrical energy. It has also been
    theorized by psychologists that as we age our minds develop a pattern that is difficult to alter. This is due to a set
    pattern in the neural pathways in the human brain. These patterns are set when bio electrical energy is passed from
    neuron to neuron. I also submit that each individual has his own bio electrical frequency that is not shared by any other
    individual. It has also been established in the scientific community that upon an individuals death, there is an immediate
    loss of weight. The weight loss is minuscule, and almost unnoticeable. Currently, however there is no satisfactory
    scientific explanation for this loss. However, I submit that this weight loss is due to a loss of bioelectricity. As electricity
    has mass, a loss of this electrical energy from the body could cause this weight loss. I believe that this could be due to
    bio electrical energy leaving the body. It then can maintain cohesion by electro magnetic forces. This bio electrical field,
    after years of conditioned patterning, maintains some, if not all, of the memories and personality of the individual to
    which it belonged. This could be a possible explanation of orbs being photographed as well as other variations of
    apparitions. It would also provide an explanation for the apparent intelligent actions of some apparitions. It would also be
    the reason that E.M.F. detectors would pick up such anomalies. As for photography of such entities, it should be noted
    that electrical forces can be photographed even when the human eye cannot detect them.      

Article written by Bert Overton: Investigator
Removing a spirit from a location
Is it possible?
By: Faith Serafin
Environmental Haunting