Land reclamation

For other uses, see Reclaim (disambiguation) and Reclaimed (disambiguation).
"Land fill" redirects here. For the disposal of waste material, see Landfill.

Land reclamation, often known as reclamation, and also known as land fill (not to be confused with a waste landfill), is the process of creating new land from oceans, seas, riverbeds or lake beds. The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground, reclaimed land, or land fill. The term "reclamation" is a misnomer, and promotes confusion with land rehabilitation.

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