Blood rain in Iran sparks panic: True reason behind THIS red-tinted sea | VIDEO

A strange natural phenomenon in Iran has created a social media hype, leaving folks both astonished and bewildered. Seawater suddenly became deep red during a heavy downpour at a seashore area, prompting residents and visitors alike to call it "Blood Rain." While others were curious about it, there were also others who were alarmed. But what really happened? Let's discover the truth.

What is 'Blood Rain' and why did it happen?

An Instagram video of the phenomenon first broke out on Feb. 22, when one of the island's tour guides uploaded a video. The tour guide showed red soil from the island mixing with seawater under a heavy shower, and water turned red giving it a "blood-like color." The note accompanying the picture was, "Heavy rain at Hormuz's famous red beach." The tour guide also appended that the vision was "an incredible experience for tourists."

Another video similar to it, posted on February 8, showed the dramatic red beach, further heating up online debate.

Social media reactions – mystery or science?

With the video gaining popularity, web surfers posted divided reactions. They made jokes about the incident, calling it "Blood Rain" and attributing it to divine anger. One wrote, "Something unusual in Iran! 'Blood Rain' – is God angry?"

Others, however, were quick to identify the scientific cause of the phenomenon. One commenter noted, "This is not real blood rain, but rather due to iron oxide in the ground." Another nature beauty lover posted, "This breathtaking beauty reminds us of nature's works—God really is the best artist." 

True reason behind Iran's 'Blood Rain'

In contrast to the sensationalized nickname, this phenomenon is neither supernatural nor a foreboding warning. The Iranian Tourism Board clarified that the red color is the result of a high content of iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) in the soil. When heavy rain also washes the red soil into the sea, temporarily coloring the water red, the result is a stunning but completely natural phenomenon. This extraordinary but captivating natural phenomenon is prevalent in areas with iron-rich terrain, rendering Hormuz's beaches red a geological wonder.