Hello Michael - I grew up in Sitka - lovely place! My guess is that it is just a meterologic cloud, but we would love to see the photo, if you or your brother could send it to us. You can email it to this address ( cheryl.cameron@alaska.gov ). Thank you, Cheryl -------- Michael Mooney wrote: My brother is working in Sitka and took a picture showing a plume over Mt. Edgecumb. Eruption or just a nearby fire? -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050