Definitions for land reclamation
land recla·ma·tion

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1. Land reclamation

   Land reclamation, usually known as reclamation, and also known as land fill, is the process of creating new land from ocean, riverbeds, or lake beds. The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill. In a number of other jurisdictions, including parts of the United States, the term "reclamation" can refer to returning disturbed lands to an improved state. In Alberta, Canada, for example, reclamation is defined by the provincial government as "The process of reconverting disturbed land to its former or other productive uses." In Oceania it is frequently referred to as land rehabilitation.

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1. land reclamation

   Is the act or process of creating new land from a lake, ocean, sea or other type of land.

   Land reclamation is popular in the Netherlands, experts have successfully created land for housing in many parts of this country.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 10, 2016  

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   land reclamation

   Is the act or process of creating new land from the ocean, sea or other forms of earth.

   Land reclamation is popular in the Netherlands, experts have successfully reclaimed land for housing in many parts of this country.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on October 6, 2015  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of land reclamation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of land reclamation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of land reclamation in a Sentence

1. The Foreign Ministry:

   Based on our understanding from the relevant authorities, in accordance with the set work plan, the land reclamation project for China's construction on some islands and reefs on the Nansha islands will be completed soon.

2. State Antony Blinken:

   But its massive land reclamation projects in the South China Sea and the increasing militarization of these outposts fuels regional tension and raises serious questions about China's intention.

3. State Antony Blinken:

   United States and Vietnam are sharing interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region, so is China, but its massive land reclamation projects in the South China Sea and the increasing militarization of these outposts fuels regional tension and raises serious questions about China's intention.

4. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

   We urge all claimants in the South China Sea to refrain from any building of islands, any militarisation of islands, any land reclamation, it is absolutely critical that we ensure that there is a lowering of tensions.

5. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

   We urge all claimants in the South China Sea to refrain from any building of islands, any militarization of islands, any land reclamation, it is absolutely critical that we ensure that there is a lowering of tensions.

References

1. ^ Wikidata
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