Core Points - The Gravaline Nuclear Power Plant in northern France has temporarily shut down all six of its reactors due to an unexpected influx of jellyfish that clogged the cooling system [1][3] - This plant is the largest nuclear facility in France, with a total capacity of 5.4 gigawatts, supplying 60% to 70% of the electricity demand for the Hauts-de-France region [3] - The incident marks a rare occurrence of jellyfish invasion affecting nuclear operations, although similar events have been reported in the US, Canada, Scotland, Sweden, and Japan [4] Summary by Sections Incident Details - On August 10-11, four reactors (Units 2, 3, 4, and 6) were shut down due to jellyfish blocking critical equipment, while Units 1 and 5 were already under summer maintenance [3] - All six reactors are currently offline, but no safety issues have been reported for the plant, personnel, or the environment [3] Environmental Factors - The jellyfish bloom is unprecedented in the vicinity of the nuclear plant, with experts linking the increase in jellyfish population to human activities such as overfishing and climate change [3] - The cooling system of the plant draws water from the North Sea, which is a habitat for various jellyfish species [3] Historical Context - The spokesperson for the plant noted that while jellyfish-related shutdowns are rare, there have been historical precedents in other countries [4]
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Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-12 22:50