The rare alignment between the Sun and Moon that happens once in 18 year will cause massive tides to come down the coastlines of Southern England, France and southern England on Saturday night. Megatide linked to recent supermoon and solar eclipse. This is when Earth and Moon are at their closest. France’s meteorologists are predicting tidal waves reaching 14. height. 15 meters (46.5 ft) — that’s the height of a five-storey building. People have come from across Europe to Mont Saint-Michel in France, which is located just 0.6 miles (one kilometer) away from Normandy. It is subject to the most powerful tides in Europe. Mont Saint-Michel can be connected by causeway to France. (Image: Wikimedia) Local police are concerned about the safety of a crowd of approximately 10,000 people when the ‘highest tide of the century’ comes. The French Navy Oceanic and Hydrological Service based in Brest has warned that the tide will arrive at 8:05 GMT and “will come in faster than an running man” and urged people not to go out. France quoted Michael Dodds as Director of the Regional Tourism Committee. He said that “this natural phenomenon” is an amazing opportunity for Brittany’s tourism at this time of the year. An OpinionWay poll found that nearly three quarters of French respondents would love to witness the supertide. Low risk of flooding South coast residents in England received assurances from the Environment Agency that there is no risk of flooding. They were told to be prepared for high tides and spray at the promenade as well as other exposed locations along the coast. A spokesperson for the Agency said that they closely monitor flood risks and work with partners such as the Met Office, local authorities and other agencies to issue warnings and alerts when necessary. Surfers flocking to River Severn in search of super tides. Severn bore is a wave which can travel miles due to the tide flowing in opposite directions. It forms just upstream from Sharpness, and can reach as far as Maisemore. It may even reach Upper Lode Lock, below Tewkesbury on high tides. Surfers will be excited to catch the bore waves of the River Severn. This supertide phenomenon can also happen in other locations around the globe. A surge of up to 16 meters 5 feet is expected at the Bay of Fundy, located northeast of the Gulf of Maine. It lies between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Canada. Video: Watch the tide rise at Mont Saint-Michel as thousands gather
