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Reclamation
Reclamation New land is often created in near shore conditions for the expansion of ports and major cities. The most common method for reclaiming land is to place the new material on top of the old surface which can consist of any material, from very low strength clays or silts to sands or gravels. Depending on the requirements for future use, construction constraints or seismic regulations, the fill material and the material in the natural