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bungee jumping
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activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord
Bungee jumping is an extreme sport where someone jumps from a tall structure—like a bridge or platform—while attached to a large elastic cord that stretches and then bounces them back up. The activity has become popular as a recreational thrill-seeking experience that tests people's courage and provides an adrenaline rush.
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Bungee jumping (/ˈbʌndʒi/), also spelled bungy jumping, is an activity that involves a person jumping from a great height while connected to a large elastic cord. The launching pad is usually erected on a tall structure such as a building or crane, a bridge across a deep ravine, or on a natural geographic feature such as a cliff. It is also possible to jump from a type of aircraft that has the ability to hover above the ground, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter. The thrill comes from the free-falling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.