Explore a groundbreaking research presentation on tornado strength trends in this 30-minute AGU Fall Meeting 2013 press conference. Delve into a novel technique for analyzing tornado strength based on damage patterns, presented by James Elsner from Florida State University. Examine the methodology, preliminary results, and implications of this ongoing study. Learn about tornado formation, damage assessment, and the challenges of measuring tornado intensity. Investigate topics such as population bias, wind speeds, Doppler radar technology, and the concept of integrated kinetic energy. Compare tornadoes with hurricanes and engage with expert discussions on systematic errors, survey methods, and feedback from the storm community. Gain valuable insights into the evolving understanding of tornado behavior and its potential long-term trends.