複ふく式しき火か山ざん

noun

composite volcano

Geological term for a volcano built from alternating layers of lava and ash; contrasted with 単式火山 (simple volcano).

See also: 単式火山

• 富ふ士じ山さんは複ふく式しき火か山ざんの代だい表ひょう例れいです。

  Mount Fuji is a classic example of a composite volcano.