Heavy rains on Iran’s Hormuz Island created a spectacular and somewhat scary sight. The rain water on the island’s famous Red Beach turned deep red, and the ocean waves also turned blood red. In a viral video on social media, red water is seen flowing from the rocks into the sea, turning the entire beach and surrounding water red. Some people were scared by this sight, considering it to be a Bible prophecy or a bad omen, but experts say that it is completely natural and harmless. Hormuz Island is also known as Rainbow Island because its soil contains more than 70 different colored minerals. In particular, red soil has a high content of iron oxide and hematite, which gives it its characteristic red color throughout the year. When it rains heavily, this red soil gets washed away from the rocks and mixed with water. The water turns red and flows into the sea, and the waves also turn deep red for a period of time. With the tide, the red color gradually becomes lighter, and everything becomes normal.
What do locals and tourists say?
Local people are celebrating this natural beauty. They say that the view is very beautiful and adds to the beauty of the island. Tourists are also excited – many videos show people walking in the red water and taking pictures. One tourist called it “God’s most beautiful painting”. Although some people described it as “rain of blood”, scientists have made it clear that there is no danger in it. This incident happens every year during the rainy season and has gone viral many times before.
Features of Hormuz Island
Hormuz Island is located in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. It is called Rainbow Island because its hills and beaches are colored blue, green, yellow, white and especially red. A special type of bread called ‘Tomashi’ is made from this soil.
It is also used in the production of paints, cosmetics and glass.
The island also has salt caves, colorful valleys and marine life that are worth visiting.
Tourists enjoy hiking here and are amazed by the changing colors of the soil. This phenomenon is a unique miracle of nature, which makes Hormuz one of the most beautiful and mysterious islands in the world. If you like adventure, this place is definitely worth visiting.
