Heavy Rain Turns Iran’s Hormuz Island Shoreline Deep Red
Ashwini Gambo
Heavy rainfall on Hormuz Island in southern Iran has dramatically transformed parts of its coastline, turning the island’s famed Red Beach into a striking crimson spectacle. As rainwater rushed down the island’s slopes, it carried iron-rich red mineral soil into the sea, tinting the shoreline and surrounding waters a deep shade of red.
The rare and visually arresting phenomenon has captured global attention, with images and videos of the blood-red shoreline quickly going viral across social media. Hormuz Island is renowned for its unique geology and vibrant mineral-rich landscapes, but the intensity of the recent rainfall amplified the effect, creating scenes that appeared almost otherworldly.
While the dramatic colour shift may seem unusual, experts note that it is a natural occurrence linked to the island’s high iron oxide content, particularly evident during periods of heavy rain. The spectacle has once again highlighted Hormuz Island’s reputation as one of the region’s most visually distinctive natural destinations.
