Blood Bath: Videos of Iran’s Hormuz Island Turning Red Go Viral | WATCH

Viral News: A video of a beach along Iran’s mineral-rich coastline turning bloody red amid heavy rainfall has sparked both concern and amazement among netizens. According to reports, this is not the first time such an event has occurred at Hormuz Island’s Silver and Red Beach.

Although social media was flooded with theories, some even linking it to the Indian concept of Kalyuga—science offers a clear explanation: a particular type of soil present on the beach causes this striking phenomenon.

A video capturing the bizarre occurrence emerged online last month, showcasing the beach drenched in red rain.

The clip opens with torrential rain pouring over the Red Beach.

“The start of the heavy rain at the famous Red Beach of Hormuz. Seeing this rain is amazing,” the caption read.

The footage shows crimson soil gushing down to the beach, eventually mixing with the seawater, turning the tides bright red.

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Why Is the Water Red?

The “rainbow island” in the Strait of Hormuz lies miles away from mainland Iran and is sparsely populated. Over time, its Red Beach has emerged as a popular tourist attraction, with visitors eager to witness the unique phenomenon of “bloody rain.”

According to reports, the red color is the result of a high concentration of iron oxide in the island’s volcanic soil. When rainwater washes over the soil and flows into the sea, the iron-rich minerals blend with the seawater, creating a reddish glow.

Known as “gelack,” this soil has various industrial applications, including the production of cosmetics, ceramics, glass, and dyes. It is also used in local cuisine—to make jams and sauces.

How Did the Internet React?

The viral clips have attracted thousands of views and reactions.

“Blood rain! Just kidding—this happens when rain falls on red sand rich in iron oxide minerals, creating the illusion of blood rain,” one user explained.

Another jokingly asked, “Is this where Red Dye 40 comes from?”

A third user remarked, “I wish I were there, under the rain of Hormuz, surrounded by the beautiful soil colored with love.”