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The operation of the "Gravelines" nuclear power plant in France was halted due to an increase in jellyfish, which clogged filters, leading to the shutdown of four reactors, while two others are under scheduled maintenance.

The operation of the "Gravelines" nuclear power plant in France was halted due to an increase in jellyfish, which clogged filters, leading to the shutdown of four reactors, while two others are under scheduled maintenance.

@bazabazon 11 Aug 2025, 14:20

France's largest nuclear power plant, Gravelin, has suspended operations due to a large number of jellyfish clogging its cooling pumps and will resume once the debris is cleared.

@varlamov_news 11 Aug 2025, 14:13

The "Gravelin" nuclear power plant in France was temporarily shut down due to an unexpected accumulation of jellyfish in the reactor cooling pumps, which occurred automatically according to safety protocols.

@meduzalive 11 Aug 2025, 13:58