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and reclamation is the processes involved in creating new land from oceans, riverbeds or lakes. It is also known as land fill (not to be confused with landfill). Cities occurring near the coastline (coastal cities) have employed this strategy to expand their cities. The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre at Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, sits on reclaimed land. Such cities or buildings face threats every day because there is much negativity surrounding this concept; draining of wetlands results in habitat destruction and an imbalance in the ecosystem. In some areas land reclamation is not a legal practice due to environmental laws. Reclaimed land is also susceptible to soil liquefaction during earthquakes which would damage buildings and infrastructure. Additionally it (reclaimed land) is also susceptible to flooding during hurricanes and adverse weather systems. The picture shows an aerial view of an area of reclaimed land in our capital. It shows its vulnerability to the sea. 

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