Although comparable to seismographers, geophones are not the same device and serve different purposes. A geophone is a portable device that is designed for simple implementation at different locations, able to detect soil movement or movement in the surface and to measure it in the surface on which it is placed. On the other hand, a seismograph or seismometer is an instrument that is mainly used by geologists and seismologists for scientific research into the movements of the earth and requires a more advanced arrangement to accurately detect and record earthquakes, vibrations and other types of seismic activities.
Professional geophones used industrially consist of a peak that is planted in the ground for stability and is connected to recording equipment through cables. The species of geophones used by paranormal researchers are usually simplified, independent versions of the industrial geophone, designed for ease of use and portability. Paranormal researchers often use specialized geophones that are designed for the paranormal field, which balance sensitivity with user -friendly interfaces.
Regardless of the form they take, the fundamental purpose of all geophones to detect vibrations and convert it into an electric signal to warn the researcher about the intensity of the vibrations by a quantifiable representation of lights or sounds in real time. More advanced geophones may also measure and record their measurements. The sensitivity of a geophone enables researchers to knock on a minute, to pick up pony and movements that otherwise might go unnoticed by human senses.
In the context of paranormal studies, researchers mainly use a geophone to detect and document subtle vibrations and movements that indicate paranormal activity, especially those who can be too small for the human body to feel. It is also useful about long distances, because it enables researchers to place the device in one area and to control it for a distant activity, which reduces the opportunities to influence the measurements unintentionally by their own movements.
Some studies concern geophones in attempts to communicate with spirits. Ghostjagers can ask entities to show their presence by having the device activated in response to questions.
Theoretically, if spirits or spirits are able to interact with the physical world, there are different ways in which they can cause vibrations that are detectable by a geophone during paranormal examinations. In its most basic form, this interaction can include moving objects, cause bumps or footsteps or generate other sounds. These actions would produce vibrations in the surrounding materials and surfaces that a geophone could detect.
Some believe that spirits communicate or make their presence known by low -frequency vibrations. These are sounds that are not audible for the human ear, known as infrasound. These sound waves can cause objects to vibrate, and although the sound itself may not be heard immediately for researchers, the resulting vibrations can be collected by a geophone.
Like any research tool, a geophone comes with his own series of challenges and potential pitfalls. The most important of these pitfalls is the tendency to incorrectly interpret data. Researchers must be careful to make a correct distinction between vibrations caused by paranormal phenomena and those as a result of everyday sources. Environmental factors, such as traffic, footsteps or even changes in the building structure, can produce vibrations that may be misinterpreted as paranormal, as well as the movements of the researchers themselves.
A distinction between paranormal vibrations and that as a result of everyday sources can be made easier by controlling the environment around the geophone as much as possible. This can include minimizing movement in the neighborhood, taking into account known sources of vibrations and selecting locations strategically based on the focus of the research.
It is important to note that although the geophone can indicate the presence of unusual vibrations, it in itself does not provide direct evidence of paranormal activity. The lights that indicate the strength of the vibrations provide insight into the intensity of the detected movements, but do not explain their source. Although a geophone can indeed detect vibrations, it can only attribute to paranormal causes without excluding all possible natural explanations leading to incorrect interpretation of the evidence.
