Super Typhoon Haiyan has been battering the Philippines, with winds up to 195 mph, reportedly one of the most powerful storms ever.

This is an amazing satellite photo:

PHOTO- Incredible Satellite Photo- Typhoon #haiyan – one of the strongest storms ever recorded courtesy @eumetsat pic.twitter.com/TfgowLRsOe

— David Curran (@SatelliteNewsUS) November 7, 2013

Video showing the intensity of the wind:

The total damage is not known yet. It is now on the way to China.