Everyone struggles with stress in their own way, but not everyone knows that the most terrible attractions in the world will be a good helper in this matter. Top 10, which include a fall from a huge height, frantic speed, the "loop". This method, along with extreme sports, is one of the most effective in solving problems of a psychological nature. Therefore, amusement parks attract adults as a magnet - there you can get a good portion of adrenaline, which will make you stronger, more energetic, help to cope with any life's hardships.
10. The giant canyon. Colorado (USA)
Opens a list of the top 10 most terrible entertainment in the world, an attraction located in Colorado. It is a swing for 4 people, swinging at a speed of 80 km over an abyss with a depth of 400 meters. The duration of the session is only 1 minute, but the impressions received will be enough for the rest of my life. Before using the swing, each visitor signs a document that he is warned about the possible consequences - injuries or even death, and the organizers will not be held responsible for any incident.
9. Formula Rossa. Abu Dhabi (UAE)
The fastest slide, made like an American, has a height of 52 m. It is located in Abu Dhabi. The trolley picks up speed of 240 km in less than 5 seconds, which not every sports car can do. One of the most dangerous attractions in the world, included in the top 10, imitates the world famous Monza race track. Visitors have to test their courage through various ascents and descents. Due to the enormous speed of the "racers" they are obliged to wear special glasses that protect against the ingress of small particles floating in the air. The duration of the trip is one and a half minutes.
8. Kingda Ka. New Jersey (USA)
Kingda Ka is another scary attraction, rightfully taking eighth place in our top 10 ranking. The structure is almost 140 meters high and is located in New Jersey, USA. In 4 seconds, the cabin accelerates to 200 km. After the trip, each visitor will forever have an unforgettable experience, because it is not in vain that the name “fear machine” was firmly entrenched in this attraction.
7. Colossus. Cherpsy (England)
The most sinuous large-scale attraction, which took 7th place among the top 10 most terrible entertainments, is located in the park of the English city of Cherpsy. The height of the structure is 30 meters, the speed of movement is 60 km. During the movement along the highway (length 850 meters), visitors turn upside down ten times, after which some of them lose their orientation in space.
6. Furius Baco. Salou (Spain)
One of the most extreme attractions in the world rightfully occupies the 6th position of the top 10 most terrible, located in Port Aventura Park in Spain. In a few seconds, the capsule with passengers accelerates to a huge speed - 135 km. The acuteness of the sensations is added by the originally designed chairs located on the sides of the rail. Such seats deprive the legs of any support, which creates the impression of free flight. Before the end of the journey, the wagons are carried right above the surface of the water. The length of the route is 850 meters.
5. Steel dragon. Nagashima (Japan)
The longest roller coaster, almost 2.5 km long, is located in Japan - it is a worthy contender for 5th place in the top 10 most terrible attractions in the world. The design reaches a height of almost 100 meters, the duration of the trip is about 4 minutes at a speed of 150 km. The attraction, created at the beginning of this century, has long been considered the highest and fastest, but today it is inferior in terms of these indicators to analogues in other countries. Due to the huge amount of steel used, the structure is resistant to earthquakes.
4. Catapult "The Flying Dutchman." Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan)
The building, dynamically illuminated by multi-colored lamps, with a height of 35 meters, which corresponds to a 10-15-storey building, allowed this attraction to take 4th place among the top 10 most terrible entertainments around the world. The passenger cabin soars up in just a few seconds, then flies down, and again up. The whole process can be filmed using a video camera, then to demonstrate to friends.
3. The catapult. Saint-Petersburg, Russia)
The height of the catapult, located on "Divo Ostrov", is more than 50 meters, which allowed her to take third place in the top 10 most extreme attractions in the world. The design consists of 3 impressive columns with firmly fixed metal cables, when pulled, the capsule with passengers instantly flies up and then lowers. During the session, the cabins constantly rotate around its axis, which adds to the sensations of piquancy.
2. Tower of Terror. Queensland (Australia)
The attraction, ranking 2nd among the worst in the world, is located in the Australian city of Queensland. In a matter of seconds, passengers ascend to a height of more than 100 meters, and after a sudden stop at the top, fall sharply, managing to feel the state of weightlessness. Ascent - descent is repeated 2 times. During the session, many adventurers are speechless.
1. The unique "Stratosphere". Las Vegas (USA)
The American observation tower, which is the second highest in the world (350 meters) in height, is distinguished by the fact that on its roof there are immediately three of the most terrible attractions, each of which is worthy to take the first position in our top 10:
The Big Shot catapult (literally - a big shot) is the highest structure, allowing visitors to climb to a height of more than 300 meters (speed - 70 km), followed by free fall. Some lovers of extreme entertainment manage to admire the view.
Carousel "Madness" - the highest attraction on the planet. During the movement, passengers are located over the 300-meter abyss face down. After visiting the carousel, everyone has an unforgettable experience.
The X Scream trolley accelerates very quickly and moves along a short rail with a sharp slope, going beyond the edge of the roof by 8 meters. When braking, the front of the capsule is hovering over the abyss, which certainly causes indescribable sensations. Among all the entertainment located on the Stratosphere, it is X Scream that is visited only by the most courageous adventurers.
Despite the danger, amateurs to tickle their nerves around the world line up to get on terrible, from the point of view of an ordinary person, rides that increase the level of adrenaline in the blood. After all, this type of entertainment will certainly give unique emotions, coupled with genuine fear - this is a real compromise between thrills and security.