A pole of attraction has become an Iranian island for its crimson waterfalls.
Exciting images flood the internet from Iranian Hormuz islandwhere the popular Silver and Red Beach It was dyed red after heavy rainfall.
Video posted on social media show a multitude of people admiring the unique landscape in Iran, as the water falling from the rocks created impressive waterfallsleaving behind a trail up to the shore. The pictures are breathtaking and have made the island viral!
Where is the phenomenon?
The Chrimouzlocated in the straits of Ormuz, is a sparsely populated island with volcanic soil rich in iron oxide. The high concentration of this mineral is mixed with seawater, creating the emblematic red shade of the coast.
The phenomenon is not unprecedented, as red sand is an attraction all year. However, recent rainfall and waterfalls that were formed further reinforced the phenomenon, turning the beach into a real natural painting.
Watch:
The Shores of Iran’s Hormuz Island Turned Red!Heavyfall and Iron Oxide in the Soil Created This Surreal, Blood-Colored Scene. pic.twitter.com/C127oc3qjt
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The island’s rich ores are used in dyeing industriescosmetics, glass and ceramics. However, they also have a more unusual use: they are an integral part of local cuisineas they are used as spice In sauces and jams!
