# Blood Beach (DD-443)

> Hormuz Island in Iran's part of the Persian Gulf is known for red soil and sand rich in iron oxide, mainly hematite, which washes onto its beaches and colors the surf red. Locals use the red earth, called gelak, in cooking and crafts. The footage shows the island's red soil and sand.

- Department: Locations (also Nature)
- First published: 2024-12-30
- Last updated: 2024-12-30
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/blood-beach/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-443-F01**: Hormuz Island. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Place))_
- **DD-443-F02**: Iron oxide. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Cause))_

## Write-up

Iron oxide turns some Persian Gulf beaches deep red. Waves washing over red soil make the shore look bloody.

1. **Place**: Hormuz Island.
2. **Cause**: Iron oxide.
3. **Mineral**: Hematite.
4. **Surf**: Waves turn red.
5. **Local use**: Gelak in food.

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Blood Beach: Iron Oxide Turns Some Persian Gulf Beaches Deep Red

- Duration: 21.1 s · Published: 2024-12-30
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DEMc_JWK3FT.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know, the red sand found on some Persian Gulf beaches, particularly in southern Iran, is a striking natural feature resulting from the region's unique geological composition. The reddish hue is primarily due to the presence of iron oxide in the sand, which gives it a vibrant rust-like color. The red sand not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of these beaches, but also reflects the diverse mineralogical makeup of the region. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: What makes the sand red?**  
A: Hematite. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Place) · Wikipedia: Hormuz Island)_

**Q: Which island?**  
A: Persian Gulf. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Cause) · Wikipedia: Hormuz Island)_

**Q: Which country?**  
A: South coast. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Mineral) · Wikipedia: Hormuz Island)_

**Q: What is gelak?**  
A: Local use. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Surf) · Wikipedia: Hormuz Island)_

**Q: What turns red?**  
A: Waves. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Local use) · Wikipedia: Hormuz Island)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Hormuz Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormuz_Island)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Blood Beach." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-443, last updated Dec 30, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/blood-beach/