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M. D. Covington
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Federal Grant PI
High Impact
Associate Professor
Also affiliated: University of Minnesota (2009–2010); University of California, Santa Cruz (2008–2024); Twin Cities Orthopedics (2009); Karst Research Institute (2011–2024); Centre de Géosciences (2020); MEI Technologies (United States) (2017); Animal Hospital Postojna (2013); Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (2011)
Faculty Researcher
24 h-index
151 pubs
1,344 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
M. D. Covington's research focuses on the physical and hydrological processes within Earth's critical zone and cryospheric systems. Current projects investigate watershed-scale geomorphic responses to climate change in the Aklavik Range, Canada, and the role of persistent valley cover in bedrock valley width development along the Buffalo River in Arkansas. These efforts are supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, including a recent $256,527 award as Co-PI for the Canada project and $160,821 as PI for the Buffalo River project.
Covington's work also examines the dynamics of subglacial hydrology, particularly the influence of moulin shape and density on ice sheet pressurization and drainage systems, with recent studies focusing on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Additionally, research has explored CO2 dynamics in cave atmospheres, ventilation patterns, and the role of dissipation in cosmological merger remnants, demonstrating a broad interest in complex environmental and physical systems.
With an h-index of 23 and over 150 publications, Covington is recognized as a highly cited researcher. Collaborations include work with Ethan Oleson, Ryan Strickland, Charlotte Boehme, and Kayleen Lemen, all from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Metrics
- h-index: 24
- Publications: 151
- Citations: 1,344
Selected Publications
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Greenland supraglacial catchment consolidation by streams breaching drainage divides (2025)
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Controls on the growth of topographic depressions on debris-covered glaciers (2025)
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Seismic observations from injection experiments and a recharge event in a karst aquifer: potential compressed air pocket release (2025)
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LITHOLOGICAL CONTROLS OF SCALLOPS IN KARST CONDUITS (2025)
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UNDERSTANDING THE VARIABILITY IN RADON AND CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS OF CARLSBAD CAVERN (2025)
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MODELING THE MECHANISMS CONTROLLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF KEYHOLE PASSAGE MORPHOLOGY (2025)
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UNDERGROUND KEYS TO PALEOCLIMATE: SEDIMENTARY FACIES WITHIN BOY SCOUT SPRINGS CAVE (2025)
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URBANIZATION AND WATER QUALITY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CAVES (2025)
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MODELING THE FORMATION OF KNICKPOINTS AND SLOT CANYONS IN THE BOONE LIMESTONE (2025)
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The formation of glacier dirt cones (2025)
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Large interannual changes in supraglacial drainage basin areas and channels that flow downstream uphill: lessons from field surveys of moulin-connected streams on the Greenland Ice Sheet (2024)
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EXPLORING THE CONTROLS OF KARSTIFICATION BY ANALYZING KARST SURFACE DRAINAGE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES (2024)
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Modeling the evolution of hummocky topography on debris-covered glaciers (2024)
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IMPLEMENTING A PLACE-BASED FRAMEWORK TO CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS AS A TOOL TO DECOLONIZE AND NURTURE DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES (2023)
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CONTROLS ON THE FORMATION OF EROSIONAL BEDFORMS: SCALLOPS (2023)
Federal Grants 2 $417,348 total
NSF
PI
Aug 2021 - Jul 2025
NSF
Co-PI
Jan 2022 - Jul 2024
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Jason Gulley
University of South Florida (US)
14 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Modeling the Influence of Moulin Shape on Subglacial Hydrology
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Englacial Drainage Drives Positive Feedback Depression Growth on the Debris‐Covered Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Celia Trunz
University of Neuchâtel (CH)
12 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Modeling the Influence of Moulin Shape on Subglacial Hydrology
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Isolated cavities dominate Greenland Ice Sheet dynamic response to lake drainage.
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Jessica Mejía
Syracuse University (US)
11 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Modeling the Influence of Moulin Shape on Subglacial Hydrology
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Isolated cavities dominate Greenland Ice Sheet dynamic response to lake drainage.
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Kristin Poinar
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
6 shared publications
- Modeling the Influence of Moulin Shape on Subglacial Hydrology
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Modeling the impact of moulin shape on subglacial hydrology
- Observed and modeled moulin heads in the Pâkitsoq region of Greenland suggest subglacial channel network effects
- Comment on tc-2022-182
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Lauren C. Andrews
Goddard Space Flight Center (US)
6 shared publications
- Modeling the Influence of Moulin Shape on Subglacial Hydrology
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Modeling the impact of moulin shape on subglacial hydrology
- Observed and modeled moulin heads in the Pâkitsoq region of Greenland suggest subglacial channel network effects
- Comment on tc-2022-182
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Jonathan B. Martin
University of Florida (US)
6 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- FROM FIELD TO FILE: PROMOTING DIVERSITY WITHIN CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TRAININGS
- COMPARISON OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND TEMPERATURE DATASETS ALONG A KARST SINK-RISE FLOW SYSTEM TO INFER FLOW DYNAMICS
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Charles Breithaupt
University of South Florida (US)
5 shared publications
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Moulin density controls the timing of peak pressurization within the Greenland Ice Sheet's subglacial drainage system
- Large interannual changes in supraglacial drainage basin areas and channels that flow downstream uphill: lessons from field surveys of moulin-connected streams on the Greenland Ice Sheet
- Greenland supraglacial catchment consolidation by streams breaching drainage divides
Franci Gabrovšek
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
5 shared publications
- CO2 dynamics and heterogeneity in a cave atmosphere: role of ventilation patterns and airflow pathways
- The relative importance of wind-driven and chimney effect cave ventilation: Observations in Postojna Cave (Slovenia)
- CO2 Dynamics and Heterogeneity in a Cave Atmosphere: Role of Ventilation Patterns and Airflow Pathways
- The relative importance of wind-driven and chimney effect cave ventilation: Observations in Postojna Cave (Slovenia)
- CAVECHAMP – A MODEL FOR THE EVOLUTION OF CAVE PASSAGE CROSS-SECTIONS AND LONGITUDINAL PROFILES
Jennifer L. Macalady
Pennsylvania State University (US)
5 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- IMPLEMENTING A PLACE-BASED FRAMEWORK TO CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS AS A TOOL TO DECOLONIZE AND NURTURE DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES
Victoria Siegel
4 shared publications
- Combined Modeled and Explored Moulin Shape Informs Subglacial Pressure Dynamics in Western Greenland
- Observed and modeled moulin heads in the Pâkitsoq region of Greenland suggest subglacial channel network effects
- Comment on tc-2022-182
- Observed and modeled moulin heads in the Pâkitsoq region of Greenland suggest subglacial channel network effects
T. C. Bartholomaus
University of Idaho (US)
4 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Isolated cavities dominate Greenland Ice Sheet dynamic response to lake drainage.
- Moulin density controls the timing of peak pressurization within the Greenland Ice Sheet's subglacial drainage system
Surui Xie
University of Houston (US)
4 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Isolated cavities dominate Greenland Ice Sheet dynamic response to lake drainage.
- Moulin density controls the timing of peak pressurization within the Greenland Ice Sheet's subglacial drainage system
Timothy H. Dixon
University of South Florida (US)
4 shared publications
- Isolated Cavities Dominate Greenland Ice Sheet Dynamic Response to Lake Drainage
- Moulin Density Controls the Timing of Peak Pressurization Within the Greenland Ice Sheet's Subglacial Drainage System
- Isolated cavities dominate Greenland Ice Sheet dynamic response to lake drainage.
- Moulin density controls the timing of peak pressurization within the Greenland Ice Sheet's subglacial drainage system
Laura Toran
Temple University (US)
4 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
Pamela Sullivan
Oregon State University (US)
4 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
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