Why Did the Caspian Sea Turn Red? A Breathtaking Mystery
Residents of a southeastern Kazakhstan city were stunned by a rare spectacle when the Caspian Sea suddenly turned vivid red and black.
Recently, residents of a city in southeastern Kazakhstan were left in shock after discovering that the Caspian Sea had 'changed its colors' to a striking red and black.
This occurred in the city of Aktau, located in the Mangystau Region, home to approximately 485,000 people. Numerous photos captured by local media show the sea’s bright red color providing a stunning contrast to the surrounding snowy landscape.
As videos and pictures of the blood-red Caspian Sea flooded social media, many users began to speculate about the phenomenon, with some suggesting it was 'a sort of sign from above.' However, local experts soon clarified that this rare and beautiful event likely resulted from a special type of red algae discovered in the area.
Check out the breathtaking images that captured the internet's attention:
