*, Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-92 burned his fingers (Recorded by Ceng Jingyou on 22 April, 1990). (6). Description of the fourth spontaneous combustion by Wang Weisong, Secretary of the Xiangxiang City Xingxing Village Party Branch of the Communist Party. The child was lying on the bed naked. The blanked and mattress were alli cotton. After about three minutes a fire ball (blue) landed on the bottom sheet. He slapped it with his hand, and burned a blister on the paim of his own hand about one centimeter in diameter (provided on 22 April, 1990). Based on the collateral evidence listed above, there were four incidents of spontaneous combustion. The first time occurred around 08:10 hours on 15 April when the child screamed that his leg (right leg) hurt. It stopped after two minutes, and there was a hole in his pants where his leg had hurt. He had a small biister on his leg there. Eye witnesses were Long Guiying and Peng Weizhong. The second time occurred around 08:20 hours, when Tang Jiang screamed, and jumped down from the couch. He was burned between his scrotum and anus and his underpants were scorched and had a hold burned through them (same eye witnesses as above). At that time, Peng looked inside his clothes very carefully and there was nothing but sunflower seeds there, nothing that could burn. The third time, Tang Jiang had changed into a terry cloth robe and cotton pants and was lying on his bed for about five minutes when his left leg caught fire, burning a hole in his cotton pants. Eye witnesses were Long Guiying and Tang Jiang’s mother, Xiao Yulin and aeioenumber of neighbors). The fourth time, after he had been brought home from the hospital, all electrical appliances, metal objects and electric blankets were removed from the room at the orders of the doctor. Tang diang lay naked on the bed on an all cotton sheet and with a cotton blanket. After several minutes he caught fire again (about 10:40 hours). A&A ball of blue fire fell down from his left leg and burned the mattress cover and padding, and flames erupted all over his body like sparks, and there was the odor of electric welding. Those who tried to put out the flames burned their hands. Eye witnesses were Long Guiying, Wang Weisong, Xiao Yulin and more than ten neighbors. With the exception of the first occasion which was relatively minor the other three occasions all left obvious burns = and damaged clothing. According to the descriptions, we can eliminate conventional ignition materials such as matches, smoking materials, fire crackers, or cracker balls, and it was not related to clothing, metal objects or electrical appliances. There was no fire in the room, and the kitchen was a long 28 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
- . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 PAE s ts fee ways away. On each occasion there were relatives present, and there is no possibility of playing with fire. The material above is all recorded on audio and video tape and there are pictures and burnt clothing as evidence. 2. CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS (1). Tests: His temperature was 37.8 C, his pulse rate was 100 and his respiration rate was 20 times per minute. His growth was normal, he was well nourished, there was no abnormalities in his heart or lungs, his liver and spleen were not felt, there were no abnormalities of the spinal column or of any of the four limbs. Burns: The right forearm, right thagh had second degree burns in three places, the right thigh had third deqree burns on one place (see illustration inside cover. Translator’s note: not available). Between the scrotum and the anus and on the scrotum there were second to third degree burns. There were also six scattered blisters (see illustration inside cover. Translator’s note: not available). The tips of the index and middie fingers of his right hand were burned and had blisters The surface of the burns were all round or oblong, and dry on the surface. They were swelled to different levels, there was no secretion, and the edges were even and clear, with no marked congestion or oedema. The patient stayed in the hospital for 21 says for observation, tests and treatment. He was completely healed when he left the hospital. Observation during his stay in the hospital indicate that while the degree of burns on his right thigh were determined to be second degree based on external observation, after observing the scabbing over and scarring, it was finally diagnosed as third degree burns and deeper than judged when first entering the hospital. This type of distribution and degree of burning is completely different from burns generally clinically observed. A® comparison of the characteristics of this case and those of generally observed burn cases is provided in table one. ORDINARY CASES THIS CASE SHAPE Usually irregular Scattered, round or oval SURF ACE Flat, usually with secretions Surface uneven, no secre- and infection tions or infection EDGES Unclear border between burn and Clear border, no oedema unburned area, local congestion and oedema. 29 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
» . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-92 2. CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS (1). The characteristics of this burn case is different from what is normally clinically seen. The degree of burn was much deeper than that judged by observation when patient entered the hospital. There were marked dermal damage, and scabbing was thick and hard. When the scabs came off, the scars had not yet diminished or shrunk after several months. it should not have been possible to have burns to this degree with people present who took immediate measures. This indicates that it is possible that there was spontaneous combustion on and below the skin surface. (2). Upon investigation there were no common combustibles at the site (such as matches or fire crackers) and the subject was covered with were three layers of clothing and blankets, under which there occurred localized ignition and burning. This is indeed very rare. 3. EXAMINATION BY FORENSIC EXPERT Examination report was published by the Hunan Public Security Department. The results of this examination were. (1). Tang Jiang’s trousers were made of cotton fiber, his thermal underwear was made of Ginglun (phonetic) fiber. His two pairs of underpants were cotton fiber. There were no traces of any type of o11 or —-NO-= or ~C10-. found in the area of the burn on his pants. 2» The thermal underpants and outside pants were sent off to be examined with the same results. The examination of the underpants can eliminate such things as open flame, smoldering and potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, or hydrochloric acid. Based on the characteristics of the various localized scarring, the burns were more severe under the surface than on the surface (see photographs supplied. Translator’s note: not available), and it would seem that the ignition began under the surface. The results indicate that the clothing sent off for inspection did not contain any explosives such as nitrates, any oily combustibles or any other hazardous chemical. The fire started from the inside and worked its way out. No possibility of external cause of the burning exists. According to burning process observed by the eye witnesses on the various occasions, the clinical observations of the differences between these burns and those ordinarily clinically seen and the result = of the determination of the forensic experts, we can be fairly certain that it was spontaneous combustion. Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
' . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-97 Il. RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OF SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION 1. PHYSICAL STANDARDS (1). STATIC ELECTRICITY TESTS We used a grass ball to test for any static electricity reaction at Tang Jiang’s fingers, palms of his hands, toes, ball of his foot and areas burned by spontaneous combustion, and compared the results with those ofa normal person. The results: Tang Jiang had random occurring attraction on three occasions (for about one second each time). The other children and adults were all negative. The tests were done on the morning of 21 April. (2). ELECTRICAL PARAMETER SYMMETRY TEST A. On 18 April, 1990, we tested Tang Jiang and a control group of children including Liu Yuan all at the same time for electrical parameters {see table two). _ _.. gpl 2 RAPES MBA a f]_HwWADD] HIM CuO) 3] ta fide (mv) af BEIT. [ERT HR |ORAT. (out Re 1 HE EE 6 RSH OLR 157 82 ego LH SE IF AT | 0. 47 0% (IH SER SF TABLE TWO: MEASURED VALUES OF ELECTRIC PARAMETERS AT DIFFERENT POINTS id. Point tested. 2. Current (in microamps). 3. Resistance (in microohms). 4. Potential difference (in microvolts). De Tang Jiang. 6. Control group. 7. Right hand — left hand. &. Both palms. GY. Both balis of feet. 10. Balis of feet to palms of same side. il. Balis of feet to paims of opposite sides. From table two we can see that the current at the right — left hand ot Tang Jiang peaked out at 37 microamps, SO times higher than that of the control group children and adults. The potential difference of both sides was also much higher than that of the control group. Later we tested Tang Jiang on a number of occasions and never duplicated such a high degree of asymmetry. On these occasions, his test values were not markedly different from normal children. This result seems to have a fairly clear connection to spontaneous combustion. It is possible that at the time of spontaneous combustion there was an even more marked increase in Tang 31 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
‘ . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-92 Jiang’s current and potential difference. Because of the uniqueness af the current value between Tang Jiang’s two hands, we further tested electrical parameters of other normal cehildren and adults. B. On 25 July, 1990, Tang Jiang’s family and those around him were tested for current with the following results: 3 AGRA BEL CISE A SM aH TBE TR tt NARA 13 BEX Is EXE TABLE THREE: CURRENT VALUES OF PEOPLE NEAR TANG JIANG’S HOME L. Name. 2. Sex. 3. Age. 4. Maximum instantaneous current (microamps). 3. Liu Nianhua. 6. Female. 7. Yang Longlong. 8. Male. 9. Tang Jian. io. Male. li. Xiao Yulin. 12. Female. 13. Long Guiying. 14. Female. 15. Wang Xinghui. 16. Male. C. On 21 September we tested healthy children in a kindergarten with the following results {see table four): 32 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
- .» Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-97 4 RLS Mle A of BA WET LE UA) 4— 7 a d[e = * tt = o it es ereeee “I roel S te ~ [bERH IT ANZ GK | n=12 e 2 ~ oe tS 6S Q. 42 oh TABLE FOUR: CURRENTS MEASURED IN HEALTHY KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN 1. Name. 2. Sex. 3. Age (in years). 4. Maximum instantaneous current (in microamps). 3S. Zhou Shu. G&. Male. 7. Li Suo. 8. Gin Xing. 9. Li Ning. 10. Huang Jie. 11. Female. 12. Li Xiao. 13. Wang Zhonggong. 14. Zhang Hong. 15. Huang Yu. 16. Wang Tiangang. 17. Xiang Xingyun. 18. 7hu Li. Tang Jiang’s family and the healthy children in the kindergarten all had relatively good symmetry between the teft and right sides. The current value was generally below one microamp. There were individual readings over one microamp (less than two microamps), but none comparable to Tang Jiang’s readings. The mean value of the children was 0.340.164, and none exceeded two microamps. (2). BIOLOGICAL MAGNETIC FIELD TESTING Resuits: Tang Jiang’s hands had magnetic fields of 9.00 to Q.1 milliqauss {(mGS). None of the people in the control group had a reading (because all normal people have a biological magnetic field of less than 10-© qauss). This indicates that Tang Jiang’s hands generated an increased current, the intensity of the magnetic field was aiso markedly enhanced. In numerous repeat testing following the tests conducted on 21 April, 1990, Tang Jiang’s hands were like those of an ordinary person and did not show any abnormality. 33 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
‘ . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-92 (3). MAGNETIC STORM MAGNETIC FIELD SIMULATION TEST Results are shown in table five. oie Sram [Pema P) eae GAD | LEGA TH RH IS HE CAD ye 4; 67 w T# F Fh 7 He AK SORA. TREE es PE EZ Ate i — oe oo a TABLE FIVE: INTENSITY GF DIFFERENT PERSONS PALMS IN AN APPLIED MAGNETIC FIELD OF 200 GAMMA 1. Name. 2. Age (in years). 3. Current (in microamps) prior to entering the magnetic field. 4. Current (in microamps) while in the magnetic field. 3. Current (in microamps) after leaving the magnetic field. 6. Tang Jiang. 7. Li Ning. 8. Ruan Jin. 9. Kiao Guilin. 10. Tang Bingliang. 11. Ceng Jingyou. 12. Guo Huazhen. 13. Yang Zhengang. From the above table we can see that four months following his spontaneous combustion, an artificially applied magnetic field did not have any marked effect on the current intensity in Tang Jiang’s hands. This aiso held true for the control group. This indicates that a magnetic field applied by a magnetic storm (very slight amplitude magnetic field) might not have been the primary cause for the change in Tang Jiang’s electrical parameters. The biological effects of high energy particie flow due to sun spot explosions are not only the effects on the earth’s magnetic field, but the effect on the weather and strong ultraviolet ray radiation effect are also important aspects. This type of model is actually very difficult to accomplish. (4). RESULTS OF SKIN TEMPERATURE TESTING BREE [fA 30.5. 28 TABLE SIX: SKIN TEMPERATURE TESTS 1. Fingers (xC). 2. Palms. 3. Burn on thigh. 4. Sublingual. 34 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
‘+ Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 PN dity See The skan temperature test results were of no pathological Significance, but we can see there was a certain asymmetry between the two sides. This may be related to. the asymmetry between the electrical Parameters we mentioned earlier. (35). SKIN ELECTRICAL TESTS * 327 BEM ALES RE t Woe af iq Q EF Ky ALL wno) 3 We Ht iW “] URL CLT a) TABLE SEVEN: SKIN ELECTRICAL TESTS i. Time of tests (in minutes). 2. Skin of left hand (in units of wno). 3S. Time of tests. 4. Skin of forehead (in microvolts). Table seven indicates that skin electricity tends to increase over time, and the potential of the forehead skin fluctuates more, but there is no clear connection with the purpose of this study. 2. CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS Conventional ciinical examinations are as follow: (i). Results of blood chemistry: Blood sodium was 134.0 mMol/L, blood potassium was 4.35 mMol/L, blood chlorine was 112.0 mMol/L, carbon dioxide formation rate was 2764.4 mMo1l/L, blood calcium was 10.3 mg/d:, blood phosphorous was 4.8 mg/db and biood magnesium was 1.78 Eq/L. Results: Blood sodium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorous and calcium content were all in the normal range. (27). Electrocardiogram was normal: The EKG was normal. The electromyogram and the brain induction potential were both in the normal range. (3). Conventional blood, urine and fecal tests were all normal. Conventional testing was primarily performed to evaluate the state of fang Jiang’s bodily functions and his state of health. These results indicate that the measured indexes all fell within the normal range. 3. RESULTS OF UNCONVENTIGNAL TESTS (1). Results of blood ATP enzyme tests (read by biochemistry lab). Results are shown in table eight. ro) Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
' . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 L_N465-92 _ 8 meh ATP BMKAR xt FR JL Q. 224 0. 442 Mg++-ATP 8 3 Nat-K+-ATP fig 3 Cat+-ATP BE 3 TABLE EIGHT: RESULTS OF BLOOD ATP ENZYME TESTS 1. Tang Jiang. 2. Control child. 3. Enzyme. NOTE: The unit for enzymes is microMol/mq membrane protien/hour. This data indicates that the Nav-K*-ATP enzyme and the Ca**-ATP enzyme were below normal, indicating in increased consumption of energy by the victim of spontaneous combustion. (2). Chromosome tests (performed by our schools genetics iab). Test results for Tang Jiang and three controls showed no abnormalities. (3). Psychological, intelligence and behavioral tests (performed by our schools abnormal psychology graduate department). ALL tests results were normal. (4). Photoelectricity pulse wave chart testing: The wave forms of Tang Jiang and his father, Tang Bingliang, were compared, and Tang Jiang’s waves had a higher amplitude and showed no dichotic waves. His father had normal wave forms. (5). Red blood cell membrane skeletal protien chart. Tang Jiang’s chart spectrum was similar to that of the control children. Of the five special tests above, the ATP enzyme seemed to show relatively clear differences, and may passably related to the energy consumption of the spontaneous combustion. The other items all fell within the normal range. T1i. WEATHER DATA 1. Supplied by the Xiangxiang Municipal Weather Bureau: On the morning 15 April, it was cloudy and rainy with no lightning. 2. According to an NCNA draft (number 67): NCNA of 27 April reports that at 11:32 in the morning of 15 April, Nanjing’s Zijinshan Observatory was subjected to a radio storm which was 40 times the magnitude of normal. there appeared a large solar flare which lasted for 167 minutes. It could be the final strongest peak in solar activity in this century. It can cause damage to the earth's ionosphere, and can cause polar lights, magnetic storms and strong ultraviolet radiation, having a major effect on the ecological balance of the earth. The Changsha area and Nanjing area certain distance apart, it is worth nothing whether or not it was basically the same time as Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion. 36 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
‘+ Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-9°? IV. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS INVESTIGATION ?Between July and August of 1990, Tang Jiang’s father sent letters saying he had discovered flashes of light on the floor of the house. Rubbing them with the finger can cause the tip of the finger to become singed, and in which one could form lines of light and words. The project team was then sent to the house to collect samples from the room in the house that gave off light and from another room that did not (these were first wiped dry with a cotton swab and then wiped with a wet cotton ball, and placed into a sealed bottle). The team also took samples of the well water and city water, and inquired as to what the land had been used for before the house was built. After the samples were brought back, they were sent to the Hunan Workers< Health Research Lab to test for yellow phosphorous. The results of this test were as follows: 4. The well water was 0.13 mg/L, the city water was OO3mqg/L. The cotton balis which had wiped the fluorescing floor areas was 86.8 micrograms and the swabs from the areas which had not fluoresced were 8.4 micrograms. fhe results demonstrate that there was yellow phosphorous on the floor of the Tang Jiang’s house which was greater than the threshold for fluorescence. The source of the yellow phosphorous could have something to do with using well water to scrub the floors. The site of the house was formerly a paddy field, and was then used to grow vegetables. Tt was later used to build the house = on. It is not on a slope (people in that area are superstitious about building anything on a slope). The floor of the house is a poured concrete slab, painted with red 801 and then painted with 177 paint. It should have little connection with any phosphorous content of the dirt underneath. CONCLUSION I. DETERMINING THE FACTS Spontaneous combustion of the human body is a strange phenomenon which is clinically rarely seen. In foreign countries since i673 there have been more than 200 cases related in formal reports. In China there have been similar individual records=2. However, we have seen no research papers on this phenomenon. This research into a four and half year old boy in Hunan’s Xiangxiang city, Xingxing Village spontaneously catching fire on four occasions in a single afternoon is a somatic science research topic into the discovery into the human potential and the mysteries of a random occupance. It is aiso a topic into protecting children and man. Yhrough on site investigations and inquiries, clinical observation, experimental research and forensic analysis, we demonstrated that spontaneous combustion is an objective fact. 37 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
. Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN445-92 It. CONCERNING THE CAUSES OF SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION Based on materials presently on hand, it may related to three possible factors. 1. Within two to three days after Tang Jiang entered the hospital, he was tested and found to have boady surface static electricity abnormalities, magnetic fields at his hands (0. mGS), current on his body surface (37 microamps) and voltage (55 microvolts), all of which were Clearly higher than ordinary children and results. However, in later tests, Tang Jiang'’s electrical parameters no longer showed any abnormalities, but were the same as normal people. Therefore, it is hypothesized that during Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion his electrical parameters may have been even higher, and therefore, it is possible that Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion was related to his abnormai static electricity parameters. Static electricity abnormalities are believed to be one of the major causes af forest fires. Body surface static electricity abnormalities andicate a high degree of asymmetry in the distribution of electrical potential on Tang Jiang’s body. The intensity of his biological magnetism was much higher than that of normal people. This indicated through the formation of a relatively high current in his hands. Through a skin temperature test, we also discovered similar phenomena. The skin test difference reflects asymmetry in the blood supply and heat supply. The drop in the blood Na-K-ATP enzymes and the Na-CA-ATP enzymes also andicates that there had been a relatively high energy consumption process. At the scene his entire body was seen to be covered with sparkling light, and the odor of electrical sparks was present. This indicates the nature of electrical discharge ignition. This alli indicates that static electricity abnormalities in Tang Jiang’s body was the primary cause of the fire. 2. Astrological data proves that the spontaneous combustion on Tang Jiang’s body and magnetic solar storms occurred on the same morning. According to Chinese Academy of Sciences Nanjing Zijinshan Astrological Gbservatory reports, on the morning of 15 April, the solar magnetic storm radio current was 40 times greater than the normal intensity. This sort of solar storm directly and indirectiy affects the physical environment on the earth and man’s) activities. Why did Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion not occur before or after, but just on the day of the solar magnetic storms. This makes us think that Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion may be related to these magnetic storms. Articies on the connection between solar magnetic storms and spontaneous combustion=-:**4 and Chinese experts we visited all believed that sun spot explosion caused radio particle fiows. Tt has already been demonstrated that they can interfere with the 1onosphere and atmosphere around the earth and affect the earth’s magnetic field (magnetic storms), having a major affect on tlife. The effect of 38 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
' + Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 {N4465-92 solar winds on the earth i5 uneven. It is possible that it was stronger in the area of Tang Jiang’s home. The solar winds could have ionized the atmosphere at Tang Jiang’s home, or the atmosphere at Tang Jiang’s home may have become mixed with easily ionized gasses from under the surface (in November of i989, combustible gasses coming out from underground causing repeated fires was discovered in Hunan’s Shaodong. This is an example of gasses coming up our of the earth). In addition, Tang Jiang’s own body had abnormal static electricity. This type of static electricity and magnetic fields indicates that such abnormalities as a radio flow could be the result af having undergone solar wind radiation or after having been subjected to envelopment by strongly ionized gasses, because of certain abnormalities on Tang Jiang’s body, it caused abnormal electrical abnormalities. We have duplicated an applied magnetic field similar to the intensity during a magnetic storm, in an attempt to simulate this phenomenon. However. we could not duplicate the other effects of the solar particle flow, and the results of the experiment were negative. Tang Jiang’s electrical parameters did not undergo any abnormal changes in an artificial magnetic field, which is consistent with the view above. Was it the solar particle flow and earth’s magnetic storm that caused Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion? Because of they occurred at the same time, it cannot be eliminated as a possible major factor. 3. Concerning inspection of combustible materials, because there was the coincidental appearance of sparkling light in the Tang home, samples were collected for laboratory testing and it was discovered that on the ficor of Tang Jiang’s room lived, in the water or a nearby well and in the city water to which the house was connected there contained yellow phosphorous. The yellow phosphorous content was highest on the floor ina certain area of Tang Jiang’s room. The source of this yellow phosphorous is still not clear. Was it due to scrubbing the floor over a tong period of time using the well water of the city water so that the yellow phosphorous built up on the floor? This could possibly lead ts yellow phosphorous or its compounds to be on Tang Jiang’s body. Whether or not this was the material basis for localized spontaneous combustion on Tang Jiang’s body will have to await continued observation. , In summing up all the above, we can believe that Tang Jiang did experience spontaneous combustion and it was not caused by any conventional source such as fire crackers, matches or oil. Therefore, we may conclude that spontaneous combustion does objectively exist. The fact that we were oniy able to detect abnormal electrical and magnetic parameters shortly after Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion indicates that the child’s abnormalities were temporary biological phenomena. Furthermore, the explosion of the sun spots could have been the cause for the inducement of Tang Jiang’s reaction. The high yellow sulphur content of Tang Jiang’s bedroom, as well as abnormal yellow sulphur content of the nearby well, indicates the existence of combustible materials and the possibility that they had gotten on Tang Jiang’s body. From the material presently available, we can hypothesize that the possible model of this spontaneous combustion is: The astrophysical phenomenon of fusion induced 39 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
‘ _* »» Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN465-92 an abnormal electromagnetic reaction in Tang Jiang’s body (no similar change occurred in his relatives or neighbors). Electromagnetic abnormalities are often factors in starting fires {such as lightning causing forest fires). Furthermore, there was yellow sulphur in Tang diang’s room which contaminated his body and got into his skin, thus Causing a strong oxidation process to occur and leading to the deep burns and sparks. This explains the primary reason why the electromagnetic abnormality occurred on Tang Jiang’s body and not on others in the family. Of the connections between the earth's environment and the human body, the phenomenon of electromagnetism is one of the most basic. Comrade Gian Xuesen pointed out when he was talking of establishing a theory of unique phenomena for somatic sciences: "the manifestation of human paranormal abilities may actually be an electromagnetic field between man and abject, where man can be subjected to the effects of electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic fields in the environment"+. Wang Xiubi and others demonstrated that in external QI, there exists weak electromagnetic waves between ten and 360 megahertz which can cause an increased charge density on the surface of red biood cells and an acceleration in the electrophoresis rate. Dubuluofu (phonetic) believes that the earth's magnetic field has obvious effects on the human body”. J. B. Beal has proposed that during earthquakes, low amplitude super low frequency (0 to 100 hertz) earth magnetic interference is generated that may affect the brain function. During wind storms, a vertical electrical fieid signal is generated that may cause a change in the ionization balance of the atmosphere, leading to different ailments in those persons sensitive to the weather*. C. Polk has proposed that the earth's magnetic field is a gradually changing field, and it has undergone many reversals. Sunspot activity is one of the major factors in short term changes in the earth’s magnetic field. During magnetic storms, the degree of changes may be as much as several hundred gamma (one gamma equals 10-° gauss) and may last for more than 20 hours (first rising and then falling). Furthermore, this is accompanied by changes in other earth physics phenomena such as atmospheric temperature and pressure, passage of universal rays, earth electrical field (in a vertical direction) and atmospheric resistance, causing complex biological effects. In his book "The Earth and Static Electricity", Xu Haomin described the increase in static electricity during earthquakes and examples of people and animals giving off light and becoming burned~. In has book “Looking for the Causes of Ground Lights", he also describes the phenomenon of “ball lightning"*=. The materials above illustrate that astrophysical changes are a primary cause of abnormal electromagnetic phenomena in people and objects on the earth such as static electricity, ball lightning, electric fields on the surface of biological entities and changes in magnetic fields as well as changes in the bodies internal functions. When there are combustibte materials present, there is a definite possibility of leading to spontanecus combustion. The views above are consistent with our investigation of the scene and the hypothesis we reached after a series of experiments and examinations that Tang Jiang’s spontaneous combustion was due toa magnetic storm causing electromagnetic anomalies in his body causing the 40 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9
' . Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9 LN445-9? fire. T1ii. THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS RESEARCH INTO THE SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF THE CHILD First is for safety. Second is to illustrate that the causes of questionable fires may be due to human abnormal electromaqnetic phenomena. According to what we presently know, we have come up with the following suggestions for the protection of Tang Jiang. i. Purchase a precision universal electric meter, and frequently check the electrical parameters between his two upper extremities. If any abnormalities are found, immediately use warm water to wipe down his entire body to balance out the electrical charge distribution and passably reduce the accumulation of combustible materials. Furthermore, he should check himself daily for a few days after this, until the readings are normal. He should not wear synthetic underwear to prevent any static electricity. When there are marked changes in the weather, he should be closely watched. 2. Prevent the child from coming in contact with combustible gasses or entering areas where combustibles are piled up. After he has matured, he should not work where he has to do this. 3. Be on the watch for the appearance of special phenomena around him, such as ground fluorescence. 4. We suggest that health and disease prevention departments make a phosphorous inspection of the Tang family’s home and the neighborhood, to improve the environment and the condition of the drinking water. SUMMARY Fhis articie describes the results at this stage of multiple discipline research into China’s first example of human spontaneous combustion. We have confirmed the objective existence of spontaneous combustion, and based on currently available materials, we have proposed a possible model for spontaneous combustion and have proposed suggestions for protecting the child who had undergone spontaneous combustion. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Xu Haomin, Wang Xiubi, Li Xiangdong, Zhao Daingli, Tan Shusen and the many scientific experts at our college for their guidance and assistance. BIBL ITOGGRAPHY 1. Gian Xuelin, "Gn Somatic Science", Peoples’ Military Medicine Press, 41 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300040002-9