Aerial images taken over the Philippines reveal the scale of devastation Typhoon Haiyan has caused in the once-vibrant coastal city of Tacloban.

The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, is believed to have killed 2,500 people.

Hover or swipe over each satellite photo to view before and after imagery.

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe

Tacloban City, Philippines © Google/DigitalGlobe