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.
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.
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.
Stress changes the shape or breaks (fractures) rocks whereas bending leads to folding
As rocks undergo stress, they can deform, leading to changes in their shape and volume. This deformation can occur through processes like folding, faulting, or fracturing, depending on the type and intensity of the stress acting on the rock. Over time, these changes can result in the formation of geological structures such as mountains, valleys, and faults.
It changes shape because the water which absorbes into the sponge makes the sponge ore spongey to be squashed and moveable.
deformation
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.
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.
pressurization (and plenty of time)
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.
Stress
Stress
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.
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.
Cutting is a physical process.