HORMUZ ISLAND, Feb 11 (Alliance News): Heavy rains at the Red Beach in Hormuz Island, Iran, have triggered striking red floods, captivating netizens with their surreal beauty.
Videos of the red-hued water flowing across the beach have gained widespread attention online.
The phenomenon is due to the island’s high concentration of iron oxide, which gives the sand its distinctive red color and turns rainwater into crimson streams.
Locally known as Golak, the island’s reddish ochre has long been used for artistic and culinary purposes, adding to its cultural and tourism appeal.
Hormuz Island is also home to a unique mangrove forest, where saltwater-resistant trees thrive in tidal zones.
Additionally, the island features a rare coastal landscape where a mountain meets the shoreline, creating a mesmerizing contrast of red waves and sand.
Visitors walking along the shore can also spot glistening metallic compounds in the sand, adding to the island’s otherworldly charm.
