Rare rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island transformed its famous Red Beach as iron-rich soil washed into the sea, coloring the shoreline and nearby waters deep red. Even the Persian Gulf turned red. The short-lived phenomenon highlights the island’s iron oxide–rich landscape, which is also used locally for pigments and traditional products. 🎥 darresefid / IG | Interesting Engineering

4.4K views · 34 reactions | Heavy Rainfall in Red Beach Iran, why is it red? The beaches in Iran, particularly in Hormuz Island, turn red due to the high concentration of a mineral-rich soil called Gerdeh or ochre. This soil, which contains iron oxide, mixes with the seawater, giving the shoreline a striking red hue. The phenomenon is especially visible during high tides and waves, creating a surreal, blood-red effect on the sand and water. | Youwontbelievemeofficial | Facebook