Two cooling towers belonging to a nuclear plant in Gundremmingen, Germany, were demolished using explosives. The towers had been a feature of the area since 1980, and the plant had been offline for four years. The demolition is part of Germany's ongoing phase-out of nuclear energy.
Demolition Details
Two cooling towers of a nuclear plant located in Gundremmingen, Germany, were demolished. The demolition was controlled and involved the use of explosives. Following the collapse of the towers, clouds of white smoke and dust were observed rising into the air.
Context
The demolished cooling towers had been present in the local landscape since 1980. The nuclear plant associated with these towers had ceased operations four years prior to their demolition. This event is consistent with Germany's policy to phase out nuclear energy.