I've been in a bit of a riddling mood lately, so here is another one. I guess the question to answer is what is being described?
It could be argued that some specific knowledge is required to answer, but I think (hope) that it is general enough so as to be familiar to most.
A revolution
The floodgates open
Rain's sucked in
The droughts brokenA revolution
The floodgates close
The pressure rises
The pressure growsA revolution
A loud explosion
As fire from heaven
Sets things in motionA revolution
The gates ajar
A strong wind blows
Sending smoke afarA revolution
Begins anew
Back to step one
Through and through