Gravity-driven collapse

Gravity-driven collapse occurs when an object's own gravity causes it to contract and compress. This process happens when internal pressure and other forces can no longer support the object's structure against its gravitational pull. Examples include stars exhausting their nuclear fuel, leading to collapse into denser objects like white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. For planets and smaller bodies, gravity-driven collapse can cause them to become more spherical or form new layers if internal pressures induce deformation. Overall, it’s the force of gravity overcoming internal resistance, resulting in a more compact or dense configuration.