what type of volcano is mount fuji

Mount Fuji is a stratovolcano , also known as a composite volcano. It is characterized by a conical shape formed by successive layers of lava, volcanic ash, and scoria. This type of volcano typically results from explosive eruptions alternating with lava flows. Mount Fuji has been formed over many thousands of years and is noted as one of the largest basaltic stratovolcanoes in Japan.