Strato-volcano

A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a tall, steep-sided mountain formed from layers of hardened lava, ash, and volcanic rocks. These volcanoes develop through explosive eruptions and flowing lava over multiple eruptions, creating their characteristic layered structure. They tend to be symmetrical with a crater at the top. Stratovolcanoes are known for their powerful eruptions, which can include ash clouds, pyroclastic flows, and lava flows, making them potentially very dangerous. Examples include Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount St. Helens in the United States.