splatter patterns

Splatter patterns are the irregular shapes and spots created when a liquid, like blood, impacts a surface. They result from the force and angle of the liquid hitting the surface, as well as the liquid's volume and the distance it traveled. Analyzing these patterns can help determine factors such as the direction of force, the position of the source, and the nature of the event that caused the spatter. For example, larger, elongated stains may indicate a forceful impact at an angle, while numerous small droplets suggest a different kind of movement or force involved.