These photos of Guiuan, in southeastern Samar, show the true scale of the devastation.
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The true scale of Super Typhoon Haiyan can be seen from the air.
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The town of Guiuan is situated on a spit of land in the southeast of Samar Island.
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The town was severely damaged by the super typhoon, and aid may take several days to reach the survivors.
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Guiuan is to the east of Tacloban and saw some of the worst conditions of the storm.
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The city was devastated by winds of approximately 300 kph, and a storm surge of over 5 metres.
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Although the residents were advised to evacuate, a number of people stayed to protect their homes.
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The storm surge that pushed across land was like a tsunami, and bulldozed everything in its path.
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After the flood waters recede, everything is coated with a thick film of mud.
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With their homes destroyed, survivors assemble makeshift tents whilst they wait for help on Victory Island, near Guiuan.
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It will take many more days before aid finally starts to trickle through to all those who are in desperate need of help.
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