Social media captures superstorm Sandy's fury

Here's a selection of videos and photos circulating on social media, claiming to show the full force of superstorm Sandy.

There's been plenty of commentary about the accuracy of some of the storm pictures circulating on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social media during and after the storm. But there is also little doubt that much of the user-generated images have been useful in documenting the full force of superstorm Sandy.

Here's a selection of video and images of Sandy hitting the US. (Please note these images are not verified.)

Matthew Trowbridge and Susan Burke Mangano filmed the flooding and high waves in Ocean City, Maryland.

Hurricane Sandy Manhattan NY Amateur footage, Explosion Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn Latest

Sandy Con Ed Explosion:

Compilation of raw vision: amateur Video Captures Sandy's Power

From the BBC News Twitter handle

In #coneyisland with @RogerClark41 prepping to go live and nearby car explodes #ny1sandy pic.twitter.com/Id1OYqwN