Land reclamation refers to the process of creating new land from a body of water or other wetland areas. It involves filling in the water with soil, rocks, or other materials to create usable land.
Related terms
Coastal erosion: The gradual wearing away and loss of coastal land due to natural processes like waves, tides, and currents.
Megacity: A city characterized by having a population over 10 million people.
Urbanization: The process of an increasing number of people moving from rural areas to cities, resulting in the growth and expansion of urban areas.