pressurization (and plenty of time)
The process by which the shape of a rock changes in response to stress is called deformation. This can result in folding, faulting, or fracturing of the rock.
deformation
The process in which rocks change shape is called deformation. During deformation, rocks undergo changes in shape, volume, or orientation in response to stress. This can result in the formation of folds, faults, and other structural features in rocks.
When stress squeezes an object it is compression. When stress stretches an object it is called tension. The process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress is called deformation.
When stress squeezes an object it is compression. When stress stretches an object it is called tension. The process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress is called deformation.
When stress squeezes an object it is compression. When stress stretches an object it is called tension. The process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress is called deformation.
Stress
Stress
This is technically known as strain. If the change in shape occurs by fractures forming through the rock this is known as a brittle deformation. If however the rock deforms like a piece of clay being squashed this is known as ductile deformation.
Shape of rock also changes because of stress. It causes the rock to change its shape. When a lot of pressure applies it causes the rock to change its shape.
The force that changes a rock's shape or volume is called stress. This can occur due to factors such as compression, tension, or shear forces acting on the rock.
Cutting is a physical process.