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Brecciate (Verb)

Break into breccia; "brecciate rock".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

High-energy impacts from meteorites can brecciate rock, creating complex networks of fracture and fragmentation.
The intense heat generated by the volcanic explosion was enough to brecciate the surrounding rock and form a massive crater.
This process of hydrothermal activity can also cause rocks to brecciate, leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
Continuous faulting in the region over millions of years eventually caused the limestone to brecciate and shatter into small fragments.
Geologists discovered that violent earthquakes had managed to brecciate previously consolidated sand deposits in the area.

Form into breccia; "brecciated rock".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Tectonic forces can cause rocks to brecciate under immense stress and shear.
The impact of the asteroid brecciated the Earth's crust, creating a gigantic crater.
Fractures within the fault lines caused surrounding rocks to brecciate and shatter.
The rocks brecciated as a result of high-pressure shock waves generated from the explosion.
Continuous geological pressure caused the rocks to brecciate, resulting in a puzzle-like pattern of fragments and matrix.