Rainfall creates crimson spectacle at beach on Iran’s Hormuz Island | Iran
Rains on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of the Red Sands into a stunning natural spectacle this week; The red earth flowed into the sea, turning the hues of the water deep red.
The beach is known for its vibrant red sand and cliffs composed of high concentrations of iron oxide.
When it rains, as it did on Tuesday, streams of red soil flow towards the coastline, coloring the beach and surrounding water and creating a sharp contrast with the blue waters of the Persian Gulf.
This phenomenon regularly attracts the attention of tourists, photographers and social media. Beyond its visual appeal, red soil, known locally as gelak, is exported in limited quantities and used in the production of cosmetics, pigments and some traditional products.
The Island of Hormuz is located in the Strait of Hormuz, where the Persian Gulf meets the Gulf of Oman, approximately 670 miles (1,080 km) south of Iran’s capital, Tehran. Precipitation is relatively rare on the island and occurs mostly during the winter and early spring.
