California's Cajon Pass Near Threshold for Major Quakes, Study Finds
TL;DR
Researchers modeled 1,000 years of Southern California quake history and found crustal stress at the Cajon Pass is near levels that have preceded major ruptures, suggesting elevated regional earthquake risk and the need for preparedness, even as timing remains unpredictable.
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