Stunning Natural Phenomenon Turns Hormuz Island Beach Red
Stunning Natural Phenomenon Turns Hormuz Island Beach Red
US · Published Dec 18, 2025
• Heavy rain on Hormuz Island, Iran, caused iron-rich soil to wash into the sea, turning the beach waters red.
• The red color is due to oxidized iron mixing with rainwater, a natural process driven by the island's geology and weather.
• This phenomenon is recognized by locals and highlights the dynamic interplay between land and sea.
Iran's Hormuz Island beaches turn vibrant red
A stunning natural phenomenon has transformed the beaches of Hormuz Island, Iran, into a vibrant spectacle of red.
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