What Is near Transfer? Far Transfer? What Are Their Implications

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What is near transfer? Far transfer? What are their implications for training design?

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Definitions:

Volcanic Breccia

A coarse-grained volcanic rock composed of angular fragments of volcanic material cemented together by finer particles or a mineral matrix.

Dome Collapse

The falling in of the roof of a volcanic dome due to gravitational failure, often leading to pyroclastic flows.

Volcanic Dome Collapse

The event where a volcanic dome, formed by the slow extrusion of viscous lava from a volcano, collapses, potentially leading to explosive eruptions.

Mudflow Deposits

Sediments left behind by rapid flows of mud, often triggered by heavy rain or volcanic eruptions, that contain a mix of water and fine materials.