Jellyfish Cause Shut Down of CA Nuclear Reactor

The nuclear reactor at the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant had to be shut down Tuesday evening after a large swarm of jellyfish clogged the cooling water intake screens.

The jellyfish also caused a second reactor at the site to be powered down by 50% as well.

According to the report divers inspected the water intake screens for damage. It was reported that no damage was found by the divers, but it was also reported that it would be some time before the plant was fully operational again.

According to PG&E the plant provides power to more than 3.0 million northern and central California homes.

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