Significant events registered on the INES in France 2011-2023
In 2023, 1,385 events rated on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) occurred in France. This value has increased since 2010. The events involving the exposure to ionizing radiation included a lack of safety measures in basic nuclear installations, insufficient protection in small-scale nuclear activities, such as research in the medical and industrial sector, and the transportation of radioactive material.