Rain creates crimson spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island

This picture, taken from video, shows how rainfall briefly transformed the coastline of Red Beach into a striking natural scene on Iran’s Hormuz Island (AP)

Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red.

The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide.