When do rocks deform?
A) when they are quarried or mined, otherwise they are too strong to break under natural conditions
B) whenever they are subjected to stresses or strain rates which exceed their own strength
C) after their bonds weaken when they get really old
D) only during major earthquakes

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Rocks deform when they are subjected to stresses or strain rates that exceed their own strength, which can occur under various conditions, not just during major earthquakes or due to aging.

When Do Rocks Deform