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1. The 50 Most Terrifying
Roller Coasters Ever Built
Nick Weisenberger
September 7th, 2014

2. The world’s coaster count is rapidly approaching three- thousand operating rides. Coaster enthusiasts strap themselves into these scream machines simply because they love being scared in a safe environment.

3. What factors make a ride terrifying? Height, speed, inversions, backwards segments, unique track elements, darkness, and unexpected surprises all contribute to making your head spin and your knees tremble.

4. The following list is based upon the opinions of the author and not grounded in any scientific research. Coasters are ranked in reverse order, 50 to 1, with 1 being the most terrifying or extreme.
Many roller coasters are “clones” or copies of the same ride. If two rides are very similar I’ve decided to only list one of them.

5. Spoiler Alert: One of the most terrifying aspects of any ride is the element of surprise. If you continue reading the thrill of the attractions may be spoiled for you as each ride listed contains a description of the elements that make it terrifying and unique.

6. 50. HOLLYWOOD RIP RIDE ROCKIT
Known for: World’s first track elements
Park: Universal Studios Florida, United States
Height (ft.): 167

7. 49. ABYSS
Known for: Underwear dispensers
Park: Adventure World, Australia. Height (ft.): 98.4
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/adventure-world-launches-new-spooky-attraction-the-abyss-rollercoaster/

8. 48. The RATTLER
World's largest wood coaster when it debuted
Park: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, United States
Closed: 2012
Height (ft.): 179.7
http://rollercoaster.wikia.com/wiki/Iron_Rattler

9. 47. RIDDLER'S REVENGE
Known for: World's largest standup coaster
Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location: United States
Opened: 1998
Height (ft.): 156
http://www.joyrides.com/sfmm/riddlers_revenge10.htm

10. 46. THE BAT
Known for: World's first suspended coaster
Park: Kings Island, United States
Closed: 1985
Height (ft.): 78
http://www.kiextreme.com/ history_bat.php

11. 45. FURIUS BACO
Known for: World's only launched wingrider
Park: Port Adventura, Spain
Opened: 2007
Speed (mph): 83.9
http://www.portaventura.co.uk/theme-park/mediterr%C3%A1nia/mediterr%C3%A1nia-rides/furius-baco

12. 44. SAW: THE RIDE
Known for: Horror movie themed coaster
Park: Thorpe Park
Location: United Kingdom
Opened: 2009
Height (ft.): 100
http://coasterupdates.com/park-guides/united-kingdom/thorpe-park/thorpe-park-full-ride-listing/saw-the-ride/

13. 43. HADES 360
Known for: Longest underground tunnel
Park: Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
Type: Wood
Opened: 2005
http://thegravitygroup.com/gravitycast/wp-content/uploads/hades-360-corkscrew-11.jpg

14. 42. REVENGE OF THE MUMMY: THE RIDE
Known for: False ending
Park: Universal Studios Florida, United States
Opened: 2004
Height (ft.): 45

15. http://coastersandmore.de/rides/nemesis/nemesispan.jpg

16. 40. ALPENGEIST
Known for: Tallest inverted coaster
Park: Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Opened: 1997. Height (ft.): 195

17. 39. MYSTERY MINE
Known for: Cliffhanger element
Park: Dollywood
Location: United States
Opened: 2007
Speed (mph): 46

18. 38. MAGNUM XL-200
Known for: First coaster to break 200 feet
Park: Cedar Point
Location: United States
Opened: 1989
Height (ft.): 205

19. 37. TOWER OF TERROR
Known for: Extreme
G-forces
Park: Gold Reef City
Location: South Africa
Opened: 2001
Height (ft.): 111.6
Drop (ft.): 164.1
http://citysightseeing- blog.co.za/2014/01/08/fun-things- johannesburg-gold-reef-city-theme-park/

20. 36. VOLCANO
Known for: Inverted launch coaster
Park: Kings Dominion
Location: United States
Type: Steel
Opened: 1998
Height (ft.): 155

21. http://coasterbuzz.com/RollerCoasters/Photo/992

22. 34. THE BEAST
World's longest
wooden coaster
Park: Kings Island
Type: Wood
Opened: 1979
Height (ft.): 110
Drop (ft.): 141

23. 33. LEVIATHAN
Known for: B&M's first giga coaster
Park: Canada's Wonderland
Height (ft.): 306
Speed (mph): 92
http://www.coaster101.com

24. 32. DUELING DRAGONS
Known for: Near-miss collision elements
Park: Islands of Adventure
Height (ft.): 125

25. 31. WICKED
Known for: Horizontal and vertical launch
Park: Lagoon Park, United States
Opened: 2007
Height (ft.): 110
Speed (mph): 55

26. 30. GATEKEEPER
Known for: Largest wing coaster
Park: Cedar Point
Height (ft.): 170, Drop (ft.): 164
Speed (mph): 67

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