Mount Fuji is classified by volcanologists as an active stratovolcano rather than a completely dead or extinct volcano, despite having remained relatively dormant since its last recorded historical eruption in the early eighteenth century. Geological monitoring systems operated by national scientific agencies track seismic activity, gas emissions, and subterranean magma movements continuously to detect any signs of potential volcanic awakening. While there is no immediate threat of an imminent eruption, scientists confirm that the volcano remains historically active and capable of future eruptive phases, requiring ongoing emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation planning.