Experts said the wall of water could equal the height of a four-storey building and surge faster than a 'running man ' A tidal expert told French media that the surge was a few inches short of expectations . Massive tide occurs due to the gravitation pull created by the alignment of the sun , moon and Earth . Incredible aerial photos show the picturesque landmark off the coast of Normandy cut off from the mainland . Similar tides are expected along the coasts of Britain , the Netherlands and Canada March 10 , 1997 . The last 'tide of the century ' occurred on this weekend and the next will take place in March 2033 .
Experts said the wall of water could equal the height of a four-storey building and surge faster than a 'running man ' A tidal expert told French media that the surge was a few inches short of expectations . Massive tide occurs due to the gravitation pull created by the alignment of the sun , moon and Earth . Incredible aerial photos show the picturesque landmark off the coast of Normandy cut off from the mainland . Similar tides are expected along the coasts of Britain , the Netherlands and Canada this weekend . The last 'tide of the century ' occurred on March 10 , 1997 and the next will take place in March 2033 .