Environmental

EMF (electromagnetic field) Phenomenon refers to unexplained, localized spikes or surges in magnetic/electrical fields which can affect compasses, radiometers, or other electronic devices. When experimental controls are used to discount contamination by local devices, EMF surges are believed to be an indicator of spiritual activity.

This element concerns periodic behavioral abnormalities of animals. Examples include dogs that know when their owners are on their way home, animals which behave differently before earthquakes, and pets which can seemingly sense the presence of a spirit.

Anomalous audio refers to a defect within an audio recording which defies rational explanation. Examples could be missing audio segments, unexplained static, choral voices, hums, buzzes, music, or reversed speech. While electronic voice phenomenon could be considered an audio anomaly, there is an element specifically devoted to EVPs.

Any variance in the natural progression of time including, loss of time (or missing time), the repetition of time (a time slip or time loop), or the reversing of time. May be related to Abduction, Possession, Divergent Reality or Disorientation.

Depopulation is the phenomenon whereby a well populated outdoor venue, such as a crowded street, suddenly becomes devoid of people. In some cases this is also accompanied by a lack of audible or visible wildlife as well.

In at least one such occurrence, as reported in the podcast Astonishing Legends, the only beings present were black-eyed children. Also present in this account was time distortion phenomenon.