On an Easter Sunday sunset, Mt. Iliamna continues remain dormant in the quietness of the evening, her last activity occurring over 56 years ago. Her last volcanic activity occurred on March 1, 1953. However,

just up the Cook Inlet coastline a few miles, Mt Redoubt continues her activity. She let her presence be known again on Easter Sunday. Although, the alert level has not been risen as there has been no dramatic increase according to the Volcano Activity Office. However, from the windows of our home, we have watched the small white steam eruption increase in size throughout the day. At 9:00 p.m. this evening, the white steam plume changed to light gray and then dark gray as it drifted slowly to the north.

As night descended upon the mountain, the plume was continuing to increase in size and color. One can only guess the additional energy that she has stored up to release, but when you consider the size of the plume in relationship to the size of the mountain it is a force to be reckoned with.