Abstract: The occurrence of dustpan-shaped depressions in the western part of Shandong is believed to be controlled by the wave-like crustal movement. Collision of Ludong and Luxi blocks along the line of separation and convergence of Tan-lu fault zone brought about the propagation of wave from the center of collision which resulted in the shifting of center of deposition of different formations and determined the pattern of distribution of depressions and faults. Occurrence of asymmetrical depressions inclining in the direction of the regional dip due to superposition of wave-like movements of different order conditioned the development of faults along the steep flank as well as the subsequent formation of dustpan-shaped depressions. Wave-like movement was the principal form of intra-plate crustal movement that controlled the development of the process of sedimentation and occurrence of depressions,the orderly shifting of depositional centers and the areal distribution of oil accumulations. Its study is stressed as an effective approach in the search of oil.