Abstract:Deep structure and material properties of faults can be understood by observing and simulating particular phases in fault fracture zones. This paper gives a review on the development of the fault-zone seismic waves in the seismological domain. The present research status of faultzone head wave and trapped wave are summarized systematically. Based on the recent progress in this field,the paper discusses the prospects on the utilization of seismic wave in fault structure researches.