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After surprise tsunami, Indonesia in mourning, on edge

A tsunami that struck Indonesia with no warning has resulted in tragedy. Nearly 400 people are confirmed dead, with hundreds more still missing. As rescue crews collect the bodies and recovery efforts mobilize, scientists hypothesize that a volcanic eruption caused the wave. Nick Schifrin reports on the extent of the damage and why some victims are criticizing the government response.