Beach In Iran Turns Bright Red After Mysterious Phenomenon
Heavy rain turns red on Iran island: Have you ever heard of blood rain? A video of these is going viral on social media, in which it can be seen that blood-red water is visible everywhere on the seashore. On the one hand people are curious to know about it, while on the other hand they are scared, but do you know what it is? There is a video of a beach becoming blood crimson during heavy rains that has generated mixed reactions of fear and wonder among people.
Where is the beach located?
The video of this red rain, which is going viral on social media, is from Rainbow Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran. Here, torrential rains carry red soil to the beach. When it mixes with the sea water, the tide also turns bright red. What is the truth behind this video? Everyone wants to know why this water looks red, but the truth is very simple. It is a special type of mud.
When does the “blood rain” phenomenon happen?
This video was shared by a tourist guide on Instagram, whose caption read, “Heavy rain has started on the famous Red Beach of Hormuz. Tourists of Serasima are surprised to see this rain.” Iran’s Rainbow Island is a place where tourists can see this red soil all the time. According to the Iran Tourism Board, the soil is red due to the high concentration of iron oxide in the red soil. When the minerals present in the soil mix with the sea water, the sea tides also appear bright red.
What causes the red colour become blood-red water?
According to the Daily Mail report, gelch clay is used in various industries. This red clay is also used for cosmetics, dyeing, ceramics, and glass. It can also be used in food items, especially for making jams and sauces.
According to the Iran Tourism Organization, the sand along this beach shines with metallic compounds. This soil looks even more beautiful and shiny at sunset and sunrise.
Not only this, but when someone walks on the seashore, the soil also changes its colour. The special thing is that along with this red soil, 70 coloured minerals can also be seen on the beach.
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