Blocks in Joplin, Mo. show destruction after the city was hit by a massive twister that killed over 100. (Flickr user: el clinto)
On Sunday a deadly tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri; in its wake, a six mile path of destruction and at least 116 people dead. Today its people begin to survey the damage, as rescue efforts for those potentially trapped in the rubble continues. Brian Stelter has been reporting on the disaster for The New York Times.
Below: video shot by someone taking refuge in a convenience store when the tornado hit.
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