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Log flume

Okay kiddo, have you ever been to an amusement park and went on a ride where you sit in a big boat and it goes down a watery slope and you get splashed with water? That's called a log flume!

A log flume is a type of water ride that is designed to look like a wooden log. The ride starts with a big hill that the log has to climb up. Then, at the top of the hill, the log goes over the edge and down a slope. That's when you might get splashed with water!

The reason you might get wet is because there are big waves of water at the bottom of the hill. When the log hits the water, it creates a big splash! Some log flumes even have a part where the boat goes into a big splash pool at the bottom. That's when you might get really soaked!

These rides are really fun and exciting, but they're also designed to be safe. You have to wear a seatbelt or a lap bar to keep you in your seat, and the ride is built with special tracks and brakes to make sure the log doesn't go too fast or off the tracks.

So, that's what a log flume is! It's a fun water ride that looks like a big wooden log and takes you down a watery slope. Just remember to hold on tight and enjoy the splash!
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