eli5 What happens to helium balloons after they float into the atmosphere?

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eli5 What happens to helium balloons after they float into the atmosphere?

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Three typical outcomes: 1. blown into a sharp/hot object and pop. 2. lose helium over time and descend. 3. get high enough that low atmospheric pressure causes balloon latex to expand to the point of bursting.

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