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In order to ascertain the distribution of buried structure zones,3D seismic data sets acquired in different time periods for the research area were merged and processed by pre-stack time migration, in which the distribution of structural configuration and faulted structure of major coal seams in the research area was obtained through full-3D horizon tracking and multi-seismic-attribute fault identification. Based on the 3D seismic interpretation results,as well as collapse scope and fractured extent, the buried structure were divided into normal zone, influence zone and fault depression zone. The buried structure zones have a complex distribution in map view, while in profile; they have large fault displacement in shallow formations and small fault displacement in deep formations, which has fault depression characteristics. Faults within the buried structure zones can connect through all aquifers from upper unconsolidated formations to lower karst fissure bearing limestone formations, therefore, the buried structure zones lead to water bursting risks. As mining depth goes deeper and mining impact increases, the water bursting risks of buried structure zones also increase. In coal mining process,to avoid water burst hazard happening, some necessary safety precautions need to be taken. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]