Ibn Battuta described it in the 13th century Ah in his famous trip.
But it seems that this island has a completely different reputation.
Since its publication, the video has attracted a lot of comments to social networks, and although some have been surprised, others have not been able to comment on the beauty of this unusual event. At first glance, a number of people who looked at this frightening scene believed that they were “blood stunts”.
In fact, when he discovered for the first time, many people on the lands of the island inhabited by about 3,000 people thought that a catastrophic event was on the way to them, believing that the beach was covered with blood, but that was just imagining them.
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The secret of red water
What people have seen is a rare natural phenomenon that occurs following the high concentration of iron oxide in the island’s soil.
Of course, the large flow of water and its access to the island’s beaches also transform water and sand from the sea near the earth to this distinctive color, in a unique scene which gives the beach a look of another world.
This unique phenomenon is similar to the amazing coloring of the Tinto river in Spain, because strongly iron concentrations and other minerals produce an intense red color similar in water.
And if you scrape the sand on the beach, you will find bright red sands below. This dark sand means that sea waves gain a more intense and red color, and as soon as you shower in this water, your body dyed this color, and the coloring remains on your skin for days.
Natural dyes
Iron oxide is a chemical compound composed of iron and oxygen, and this substance is generally used as a natural coloring or can be used in pet food, and in the manufacture of candy and food coloring, as invoked in the manufacture of a local bread which is often called “tomashi”.
Far from the standards, these oxides are also included in industrial purposes, the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations, ceramic, fabric coloring and paintings, and are used to color products, and in drawing, cooking, medical and artistic works, so that the local population uses them as spices in their dishes such as sauces, jams, etc.
It is reported that he plays an important role in Iranian cuisine, in particular in the preparation of a traditional dish called “sorh”, which is a delicious fish and rice which embodies the flavors of the region, which highlights the rich resources and the cultural heritage of the island.
The red cups or the cup of iron – the red ground that the inhabitants call “Galla” – is one of the most important exports in the region, and attracts many tourists, which has made some describing this material as the great economic wealth.
The grain which gives both sand and water consists of a red color, from a mixture of iron oxide and different quantities of clay and sand, and the color of this mixture varies from yellow or orange or dark red, with light brown, turquoise and gold, according to the amount of iron it contains.
The multi-overly rainbow valley in the southwest of the island is more than 70 colors and a variety of stones and minerals which include dolomite in black and white, gray, pyrite, gypsum, pydride, drait and iron oxides.
Environmental and geological factors
The Red Beach is an open geological book which tells the story of the geological development of the small island, which represents only 42 square kilometers, and is covered with sedimentary rocks and layers of volcanic materials on its surface.
According to research, the geological age of the island is approximately 600 million years, and the geological history of the island is linked to the tectonic forces which formed the region of the Arab Gulf. The collision of the Arab plate with the Eurasian plate has created folded mountains and sedimentary basins.
Over time, these forces have contributed to the accumulation of iron -rich minerals in the region, which is responsible for the distinctive red color of soft sand that looks like a powder.
In particular, the main factor that contributes to the astonishing red color of the sand is the presence of minerals rich in iron known under the name of hematite (the raw material for iron production) or blood stone, which is a mineral rich in iron which forms a layer of rust on the surface when exposed to oxide (iron oxide).
This process gives the sand its wonderful red color, creating a visual scene which beautifully contradicts the blue waters of the Gulf.
The climatic conditions of the island of Hormuz also play an important role in the formation of the red beach, because the region witnesses arid conditions due to the lack of precipitation, with limited plant coverage. Consequently, the erosion of the rocks and minerals rich in iron, which leads to the concentration of red particles in microscopy along the coast.
In addition, the color of the condensed beach changes throughout the day, because the interaction between sunlight and sand rich in iron and salt water also contributes to the intensification of shades of red.
The interaction between salt crystals and iron oxide molecules improves coloring, creating a constantly evolving natural vision that attracts photographers, geologists and tourists.