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Jellyfish Swarm and Heatwave Force Shutdowns at French Nuclear Plant
A massive swarm of jellyfish clogging pumps and extreme weather conditions, including a heatwave, have forced the shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant. This has resulted in a record 20.4% of EDF's nuclear capacity being offline due to environmental factors.
12 Aug, 09:31 — 12 Aug, 14:14
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One-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline due to extreme weather and jellyfish
In total, 13 of the 57 reactors in EDF's nuclear fleet were affected, resulting in a more than 20% shortfall in nuclear power production capacity, a record deficit.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago
Huge swarm of jellyfish shut down nuclear reactors at power plant after clogging pumps
Gravelines power station left with only one of its six nuclear reactors operating at full capacity after jellyfish clogged pumps
By Maira Butt
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France's Largest Nuclear Plant Shut Down After Huge Jellyfish Swarm Clogs Pumps
EDF halts Gravelines reactors as jellyfish swarm blocks cooling system, affecting power generation.
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First report: The Independent · 12 Aug, 09:31|Full coverage: 6 · 6h|Window: 6h
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