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Re:Quench of LHC inner triplet magnet causes a small leak wi... by DoctorOetker on Friday July 21, 2023 @05:38AM (#36811856)
As the article says, quenches sometimes happen.

Effects on the local population? You mean those who work there underground? Their voice may change pitch a little, but its only a temporary effect.

Helium is present in our atmosphere. And presumably on your birthday party when a balloon was popped.

Effects on the wider population?

A couple of delays and reorganizations at the surrounding hotels and restaurants.

Basically: the telephone will ring.

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