Fastest intensifications

[SETXWXLADY]

I found this about Humberto.

The intensification rate in Humberto was one of the highest that has ever been observed for an initially weak tropical cyclone. It is estimated that the cyclone strengthened from a 25 kt low into an 80 kt hurricane within 24 hours. This rapid increase in intensity is rare, and only three other storms (Celia 1970, Arlene and Flora 1963) have intensified more in 24 hours from below tropical storm strength. The rapid formation of a hurricane near the shore has long been a concern emphasized by the National Hurricane Center in its outreach and preparedness talks. Humberto serves as a rare, important example.

[SETXWXLADY]

It looks there's plenty of different forms of intensification. Do you believe they are indeed intensifying faster or not? Isn't it just the means to detect such intensifications thar are getting better?

This article addresses that. Pretty interesting. If I can get the link to work.
Key Found to Changes in Hurricane Intensity
http://www.livescience.com/environment/070301_hurricane_eyewall.html

YAY! it worked!

[HurricaneBill]

Didn't Lorenzo in 2007 also rapidly intensify?