common carotid artery - runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries. common carotid. arteria carotis, carotid artery - either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta.
The horrific earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday did not come as a surprise to experts. They knew it was coming. In fact, just last week a group of earthquake specialists gathered in Kathmandu to try to figure out how the country could prepare for the major earthquake they feared was imminent.
Biggest Tsunami Countdown #5. The largest earthquake ever recorded since accurate measurements were possible was a whopping 9.5 magnitude quake near Valdivia, Chile on May 22, 1960. Geology.com has more. Local Damage from Ground Motion and Tsunamis. The earthquake occurred beneath the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile.