dozens storm researchers were killed 1970s studying severe storm near Oklahoma . Monteverdi says meteorologists conduct scientific research on storms in the field . Publicity about storm chasers has led many amateurs into the field , he says . John Monteverdi : Storm researchers need to confront issues about rising number of chasers .
Three storm researchers were killed last week studying severe storm near Oklahoma City . John Monteverdi says meteorologists conduct scientific research on storms in the field . Publicity about storm chasers has led many amateurs into the field , he says . Monteverdi : Storm researchers need to confront issues about rising number of chasers .