Austin family witnesses Hawaii volcanic eruption while on vacation

AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin family said they were on the Big Island of Hawaii when Kilauea, Hawaii’s second largest volcano, started erupting early Wednesday morning. 

Jason Stubbing, his wife and son were all asleep early Wednesday morning when they were woken up by a violent tremor. Stubbing said hotel staff members began shouting that Kilauea was erupting. 

• Jason Stubbing and his family saw Kilauea, Hawaii’s second largest volcano, start erupting early Wednesday morning.