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M. D. Covington Data-verified
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Associate Professor
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23 h-index
151 pubs
1,286 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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M. D. Covington is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Their research focuses on hydrology, with an emphasis on watershed-scale geomorphic response to climate change and the role of bedrock valley width development. Covington has served as PI on an NSF-funded project investigating the influence of persistent valley cover on bedrock valley width along the Buffalo River in Arkansas, and as Co-PI on a collaborative NSF project examining watershed-scale geomorphic response to climate change in the Aklavik Range, Northwest Territories, Canada. Their work also includes studies on cave atmospheres, ice sheet hydrology, and the critical zone.
Covington's research has been supported by federal grants totaling $417,348. Their publication record includes work on carbonate critical zones, CO2 dynamics in caves, subglacial hydrology, and the scaling relations of cosmological merger remnants. With an h-index of 23 and over 1,274 citations across 151 publications, Covington is recognized as a highly cited researcher. Key collaborators at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville include Ethan Oleson, Ryan Strickland, Charlotte Boehme, and Kayleen Lemen.
Metrics
- h-index: 23
- Publications: 151
- Citations: 1,286
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)
15 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 15 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
Jonathan B. Martin
University of Florida (US)
7 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- A New Focus on the Neglected Carbonate 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
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Laura Toran
Temple University (US)
7 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- A New Focus on the Neglected Carbonate Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- CONSOLIDATION OF OPEN-SOURCE DATA TOOLS FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
- DEFINING THE NEED FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
Showing 5 of 7 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
Jennifer L. Macalady
Pennsylvania State University (US)
6 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- DEFINING THE NEED FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
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
James B. Heffernan
Duke University (US)
5 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- DEFINING THE NEED FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
Pamela Sullivan
Oregon State University (US)
5 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- DEFINING THE NEED FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
W. D. Graham
University of Florida (US)
5 shared publications
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- DEFINING THE NEED FOR CARBONATE CRITICAL ZONE RESEARCH
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
- Carbonates in the Critical Zone
Ethan Oleson
5 shared publications
In database
- FROM FIELD TO FILE: PROMOTING DIVERSITY WITHIN CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TRAININGS
- CONTROLS ON THE FORMATION OF EROSIONAL BEDFORMS: SCALLOPS
- EXPLORING THE CONTROLS OF KARSTIFICATION BY ANALYZING KARST SURFACE DRAINAGE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
- LITHOLOGICAL CONTROLS OF SCALLOPS IN KARST CONDUITS
- Using erosional features to examine the importance of chemical and mechanical erosion in Sistema J2, Oaxaca, Mexico
Max P. Cooper
5 shared publications
- CAVECHAMP – A MODEL FOR THE EVOLUTION OF CAVE PASSAGE CROSS-SECTIONS AND LONGITUDINAL PROFILES
- MODELING THE FORMATION OF KNICKPOINTS AND SLOT CANYONS IN THE BOONE LIMESTONE
- MODELING THE MECHANISMS CONTROLLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF KEYHOLE PASSAGE MORPHOLOGY
- Modeling the Development of Keyhole Passage Morphology
- Using erosional features to examine the importance of chemical and mechanical erosion in Sistema J2, Oaxaca, Mexico
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