The area is located in the far north-west of Saudi Arabia. The Tabuk Province is a vast desert region characterized by flat to hilly terrain, sparse vegetation and extreme climate conditions. The red sand in Tabuk is the result of iron-rich sandstones, whose minerals oxidise in the air and give the sand its reddish color.
Location: 35d29'11.93''E, 28d50'12.15''N
2025/05/17, Band Combination: 45-28-9 = 647nm - 550nm - 459nm -- DT0000138438
Image of the month June 2025 -- Red Sands, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
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