What happens if an amp is too powerful for speakers?

If an amplifier is too powerful for speakers, what kind of consequences might arise? Could it damage the speakers permanently, or just cause temporary issues? Is there a way to prevent this from happening, perhaps by using a certain type of resistor or limiter? And what about the sound quality - would it be distorted or otherwise affected by an overpowered amplifier? It's important to understand the potential risks and how to mitigate them when it comes to matching amplifiers and speakers.