A lava flow from the Pu'u 'O'o area has resumed at least partially entering the ocean, Big Island volcano scientists reported yesterday.

The flow had been blocked upslope.

"With how quickly it made it to the ocean, it must have resumed going through the lava tube," said Jim Kauahikaua, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist in charge. "If it was a flow that was going to re-establish, it would've taken days to a week or two."

Scientists will have a definite answer after they fly over the flow area.