Hormuz Island

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A breathtaking natural phenomenon recently turned Iran’s Hormuz Island into a global talking point, as its coastlines transformed into a surreal blood-red landscape overnight.

About Hormuz Island

• It is a hilly island of Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, 8 km off the coast.
• It covers an area of 41.9 sq. km. 
• It is known for its unique scenery and colorful soil, which has earned it the nickname, “Rainbow Island”.
• It is covered by sedimentary rock and volcanic ash.
• Because of the lack of precipitation, the soil and water on the island are salty. 
• The landscape of Hormuz Island is mostly red in color. This is due to a high concentration of iron oxide, especially a mineral called hematite. 
• Whenever waves from the ocean hit the sands of Hormuz Island, those waves turn pink. 
• But although the island is well-known for its red landscape, it is also known for various other colors.
• Colors to be seen in the island’s sand and soil include red, gold, silver, and white. 
• It is mostly barren. Hormuz village is the only permanent settlement. 
• Fishing is the main source of income on the island.
• People native to the island belong to an ethnic group known as the Bandari.

Source: NDTV

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