
But even though that theory was confirmed in the 1980s, it had actually been developed in the 1970s. But the level of chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, a type of chemical that had been commonly used in hairspray, air conditioners and refrigerators, had risen so much it was damaging the ozone layer. Ozone, or trioxygen, is a gas that protects us from the sun’s potent UV rays.

Scientist Joseph Farman declared that the atmospheric ozone over Antarctica had been reduced by around 40 per cent. In 1985, this high-hair fashion seemed to have brought the world to the brink of destruction. Sure, hair was big in the 80s, ably supported by Toni home perms and copious amounts of teasing and hairspray. Photo / Supplied 80s hair did not create a hole in the ozone layer Photo / SuppliedĨ0s hair did not create a hole in the ozone layer. In the meantime, keep “Livin’ on a Prayer” and tuning in to iHeart80s Radio station to get that awesome fix of 80s music.80s hair did not create a hole in the ozone layer. But don’t worry if you can’t attend the concert, you can listen live on iHeartMedia Mainstream AC, Hot AC, and Adult Hits radio stations across the country or on. Tickets are now on sale at /iHeart80sParty.

Get pumped, because there’s much, much more: starting Monday, December 26, 2016, iHeartRadio will launch a four-week nationwide promotion to give thousands of 80s music fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to San Jose to attend the iHeart80s Party, hosted by Martha Quinn- check out the contest here. Back and bigger than ever, the music of iHeartRadio’s popular iHeart80s Radio station will come to life with live performances from New Kids on the Block, UB40, Colin Hay of Men At Work, Rick Astley, Starship, Eddie Money and Night Ranger. On January 28, 2017, the most beloved music icons of the ‘80s will come together under one roof at the SAP Center in San Jose, California to celebrate that unforgettable decade. Do you love jamming out to Culture Club, Tears for Fears, Billy Idol, Rick Springfield, and Loverboy? Missing the days of big hair, power chords, and synthetic beats? Are you just feeling a little nostalgic for the awesome 80s? Well, you’re in luck: iHeartMedia has announced the return of its iHeart80s Party.
