A cluster bomb is a type of explosive weapon that releases multiple smaller bombs, known as submunitions, over a wide area. These bombs are designed to target a large number of enemy forces or equipment, making them effective in certain military operations. However, they can also pose significant risks to civilians, especially if the submunitions fail to detonate and remain unexploded on the ground. Due to their potential for causing harm long after a conflict has ended, cluster bombs have been the subject of international treaties, such as the Convention on Cluster Munitions. This treaty aims to prohibit the use, production, and transfer of cluster munitions, promoting safer alternatives in warfare.