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'''Cold spot''' may refer to: |
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{{for|the astronomic concept |WMAP cold spot}} |
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* [[Cold spot (paranormal)]], an area of low temperature that allegedly indicates the presence of a ghost |
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* [[CMB cold spot]], a vast area of space that is unusually cold in the microwave spectrum |
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* [[Coldspot]], a former Sears brand of refrigerators and other cooling units |
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|Image_Caption = An infrared thermometer of the type used to measure cold spots |
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* [[Ice volcano]], or more specifically a type of ice volcano that is analogous to a geological hotspot. |
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|Name = Cold Spot |
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|Definition = An area of unusual coldness said to be caused by/a sign of paranormal activity |
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|Characteristics = An area that is noticeably colder than its surroundings, or which experiences a sudden drops in temperature, without an apparent explanation |
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|See_Also = [[Haunted house]],<br>[[Ghost hunting]],<br>[[Stigmatized property]] |
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{{Disambiguation}} |
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'''''Cold spot''''' is a term used to describe an unexplained area of localized coldness, or sudden drops in temperature, that are said to be the result of paranormal activity. |
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== Paranormal indicator== |
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The temperature variances observed in cold spots is said to be the result of ghost or other spirit-like entity using up local energy (including heat) in the process of manifestation, or in order to fuel some other form of activity. |
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[[Ghost hunting|Ghost hunters]] often carry [[infrared thermometers]] (which can only detect surface temperatures, rather than ambient air temperatures), to detect and document the presence of cold spots in the ambient air of locations that are reputed to be haunted. <ref name=danelek1>Danelek, Jeffry Allan [http://www.ourcuriousworld.com/GhosthuntingTools.htm#pt9 "Tools of the ghost hunting trade"], Our Curious World (2007-04-13)</ref> Ghost hunting organizations advise that they be checked from several different angles in order to confirm their existence and features. <ref name=danelek1/> |
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== Natural variance == |
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Some ghost hunters warn against using cold spots as a paranormal indicator because cold spots can often be explained by natural temperature variances. <ref name=warren1>Warren, Joshua P. (2003) "How to Hunt Ghosts: A Practical Guide" Fireside, ISBN 0743234936</ref>. Skeptics also commonly dismiss them, saying that it is normal for buildings to experience temperature variations. <ref name=nickell1>Nickell, Joe (September 2006), "[http://www.csicop.org/si/2006-05/i-files.html Investigative Files: Ghost Hunters]", Skeptical Inquirer V30#5 (2007-04-13</ref> |
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==References== |
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<references/> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Ghost]] |
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*[[Ghost hunting]] |
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[[Category:Paranormal]] |
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[[Category:Parapsychology]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 7 December 2021
Cold spot may refer to:
- Cold spot (paranormal), an area of low temperature that allegedly indicates the presence of a ghost
- CMB cold spot, a vast area of space that is unusually cold in the microwave spectrum
- Coldspot, a former Sears brand of refrigerators and other cooling units
- Ice volcano, or more specifically a type of ice volcano that is analogous to a geological hotspot.
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