Jellyfish Force Nuclear Plant Shutdown in France

Massive jellyfish swarm forces shutdown of major nuclear power plant

Four reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant had to be temporarily shut down over the weekend after a swarm of jellyfish threatened to clog critical water intake systems.

Jellyfish force French nuclear plant shutdown

LILLE, France -- A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down on Monday after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the reactors, energy group EDF said.

Jellyfish swarm shuts down massive nuclear power station in France

Four reactors shut automatically after jellyfish infiltrated the pumping stations

'Massive and unpredictable' swarm of jellyfish shuts down nuclear plant

The Gravelines site in France, which can power around 5 million homes, has temporarily stopped production while teams try to clear the blockage.

Jellyfish force nuclear plant shutdown in France

A French nuclear power plant has been completely shut down after its systems were overwhelmed by a swarm of jellyfish. Four of the reactors at EDF’s...

Jellyfish Force French Nuclear Plant Shutdown

A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the reactors.