Residual spirits are active at the same place and time over and over again. Residual ghosts differ from intelligent haunts because they are unable to interact with us. The activity, whether it is a noise or an apparition, literally repeats the same behavior every time without fail — whether you’re there or not.

A theory exists that claims that natural resource deposits like limestone, quartz and water sources beneath a given location increase the odds of a residual haunt. According to this theory, a traumatic or emotional event has the capability to imprint itself onto these materials. Don’t ask how — nobody knows. It’s not uncommon, however, that investigators do a bit of research and discover limestone under a place with residual activity. The Stanley Hotel is a great example. Lots and lots of limestone and quartz! Lots and lots of ghosts! Buildings made out of brick and stone are also more likely to house residual activity. Limestone itself is the most abundant of sedimentary rocks. Limestone has been a popular building material throughout history since Egypt’s pyramids. In Europe, limestone was used heavily during the Middle Ages. Here in North America, limestone architecture had its heyday in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

More often than not, cases of residual haunts seem to coincide with natural rock deposits but the science behind these occurrences remains hidden. Hopefully that will change. If residual hauntings are like recordings, then perhaps science will one day understand this kind of paranormal activity and create it under the right conditions. Maybe we’ll be able to play back parts of history. Even better than the movies. Read the full post at Paranormal Insider

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